Dr. Saul Schaefer, MD
4860 Y St, Suite 2820, Sacramento, CA 95817 • +1-680-555-3082
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 1997)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Sacramento Percentiles
NPI #1982686978 • CBSA Regional • Cardiology
CMS Medicare Part B utilization records credit Dr. Saul Schaefer (MD, NPI 1982686978) at 4860 Y St, Suite 2820 in Sacramento with 4,314 annual clinical services (2,903 beneficiaries), corresponding to a -0.13σ regional deviation and upper-quartile active clinical volume (70th Sacramento percentile) with sub-specialty concentration in 36 Active CMS HCPCS Codes.
Dr. Schaefer's longitudinal care intensity (1.5 billed units per patient across 2903 individuals) centers on 99214 (1639 annual units) and 93000 ($25–$40 cash range).
Uninsured and high-deductible cash patients visiting Dr. Saul Schaefer in Sacramento (95817) face an estimated $239.00 initial evaluation fee at 4860 Y St, Suite 2820 (hybrid in-clinic and telehealth video consults; 12-minute average reception wait; bedside manner 4.57/5 from 20 verified reports).
Clinical background for Dr. Schaefer (MD, NPI #1982686978) includes accredited doctoral training (1997, 29 yrs in practice) and virtual + in-office availability across CA.
Compared against Sacramento, CA Cardiology peers
4,314 annual services across 2,903 beneficiaries
Standard deviations from CA Cardiology mean utilization
Top Billed HCPCS/CPT Procedures & GPCI Self-Pay Cash Benchmarks
| HCPCS | Clinical Procedure Description | Annual Volume | Local Pct | Est. Cash Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99214 | Established Cardiology Consultation & Hemodynamic Review | 1,639 | 70th | $50 – $68 |
| 93000 | 12-Lead Resting Electrocardiogram (ECG) w/ Interpretation | 1,208 | 68th | $25 – $40 |
| 93306 | Complete Transthoracic Echocardiography w/ Doppler & Color Flow | 777 | 69th | $93 – $127 |
| 93224 | 24-Hour Ambulatory ECG Rhythm Monitoring & Analysis | 431 | 75th | $58 – $80 |
| 99204 | Comprehensive New Patient Cardiovascular Risk Evaluation | 259 | 73th | $71 – $97 |
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Dr. Saul Schaefer, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Schaefer National Provider Identifier | NPI #1982686978 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (95817) |
| Dr. Schaefer Sacramento CMS Volume Rank | 70.00th Pct (4,314 CMS svcs; Z -0.128σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (CA Cardiology) |
| Fair Cash-Pay New-Patient Benchmark | $239.00 (CPT 99204 GPCI Benchmark) | CMS Geographic Practice Cost Index (Sacramento, CA) |
| Waiting-Room Wait Time & Cash Friendliness | $239.00 avg paid • 12 min lobby wait | 20 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.57/5 Listening • 4.52/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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