Dr. Poonam Manwani, MD
795 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA 94301 • +1-668-555-4212
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 1999)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Palo Alto Percentiles
NPI #1609220839 • CBSA Regional • Rheumatology
Operating out of Palo Alto, CA (795 El Camino Real), Rheumatology clinician Dr. Poonam Manwani, MD (accredited MD/DO training, 1999) maintains a focused low-volume boutique caseload (33.33th Palo Alto percentile) (30.26th CA percentile; Z-score -0.48σ across 1,902 documented services) with sub-specialty concentration in 19 Active CMS HCPCS Codes.
Among 6 tracked CMS fee-schedule codes for Dr. Manwani (averaging 8.8 services per beneficiary), 99214 (Autoimmune Arthritis & Biologic/DMARD Safety Evaluation) represents 13% of tracked volume (255 encounters), paired with 20610 (117x).
Uninsured and high-deductible cash patients visiting Dr. Poonam Manwani in Palo Alto (94301) face an estimated $239.00 initial evaluation fee at 795 El Camino Real (hybrid in-clinic and telehealth video consults; 22-minute average reception wait; bedside manner 4.77/5 from 16 verified reports).
NPI registry verification (#1609220839) confirms Dr. Poonam Manwani's MD standing serving CBSA 94301 with a 4.73/5 patient scorecard.
Compared against Palo Alto, CA Rheumatology peers
1,902 annual services across 215 beneficiaries
Standard deviations from CA Rheumatology mean utilization
Top Billed HCPCS/CPT Procedures & GPCI Self-Pay Cash Benchmarks
| HCPCS | Clinical Procedure Description | Annual Volume | Local Pct | Est. Cash Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99214 | Autoimmune Arthritis & Biologic/DMARD Safety Evaluation | 255 | 33.33th | $96 – $132 |
| 20610 | Large Joint Synovial Arthrocentesis or Corticosteroid Injection | 117 | 35.33th | $76 – $104 |
| 96413 | Intravenous Biologic Infusion Therapy (First Hour) | 83 | 34.33th | $132 – $181 |
| 76881 | Complete Joint Synovitis High-Resolution Ultrasound | 56 | 28.33th | $100 – $137 |
| 99204 | New Patient Autoimmune & Rheumatology Diagnostic Workup | 44 | 37.33th | $132 – $181 |
| 96372 | Therapeutic Subcutaneous/Intramuscular Injection Administration (19 HCPCS billing breadth) | 1,347 | 33.33th | $83 – $120 |
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Dr. Poonam Manwani, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Manwani National Provider Identifier | NPI #1609220839 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (94301) |
| Dr. Manwani Palo Alto CMS Volume Rank | 33.33th Pct (1,902 CMS svcs; Z -0.484σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (CA Rheumatology) |
| 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 • 22 min lobby wait | 16 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.77/5 Listening • 4.43/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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