Dr. Kathleen Kramer, MD
795 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA 94301 • +1-668-555-6393
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 2012)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Palo Alto Percentiles
NPI #1902817711 • CBSA Regional • Dermatology
Statistical peer benchmarking across CA Dermatology providers positions Dr. Kathleen Kramer, MD in Palo Alto at -0.13σ (61.11th city percentile / 56.84th state percentile, 770 Medicare beneficiaries), with clinical focus spanning 65 Active CMS HCPCS Codes.
Among 5 tracked CMS fee-schedule codes for Dr. Kramer (averaging 5.4 services per beneficiary), 17000 (Cryotherapy Destruction of Premalignant Actinic Lesion) represents 34% of tracked volume (1411 encounters), paired with 99213 (1286x).
For out-of-network patients contacting +1-668-555-6393, Dr. Kramer's practice posts a $239.00 GPCI self-pay consult estimate ($239.00 patient-logged median, 4.66/5 composite reality score over 5 submissions).
Clinical background for Dr. Kramer (MD, NPI #1902817711) includes accredited doctoral training (2012, 14 yrs in practice) and virtual + in-office availability across CA.
Compared against Palo Alto, CA Dermatology peers
4,149 annual services across 770 beneficiaries
Standard deviations from CA Dermatology mean utilization
Top Billed HCPCS/CPT Procedures & GPCI Self-Pay Cash Benchmarks
| HCPCS | Clinical Procedure Description | Annual Volume | Local Pct | Est. Cash Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17000 | Cryotherapy Destruction of Premalignant Actinic Lesion | 1,411 | 61.11th | $105 – $144 |
| 99213 | Focused Cutaneous & Dermoscopic Examination | 1,286 | 56.11th | $117 – $160 |
| 11102 | Tangential Diagnostic Skin Biopsy of Single Lesion | 788 | 62.11th | $154 – $211 |
| 11401 | Excision of Benign Cutaneous Lesion (0.6 to 1.0 cm) | 415 | 63.11th | $216 – $295 |
| 99203 | New Patient Full-Body Skin Cancer & Dermatology Evaluation | 249 | 65.11th | $166 – $228 |
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Dr. Kathleen Kramer, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Kramer National Provider Identifier | NPI #1902817711 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (94301) |
| Dr. Kramer Palo Alto CMS Volume Rank | 61.11th Pct (4,149 CMS svcs; Z -0.127σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (CA Dermatology) |
| Fair Cash-Pay New-Patient Benchmark | $239.00 (CPT 99204 GPCI Benchmark) | CMS Geographic Practice Cost Index (Palo Alto, CA) |
| Waiting-Room Wait Time & Cash Friendliness | $239.00 avg paid • 13 min lobby wait | 5 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.64/5 Listening • 4.87/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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