Dr. Samir Makani, MD
200 W Arbor DR, Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care, San Diego, CA 92103 • +1-335-555-4126
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 2004)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & San Diego Percentiles
NPI #1043385685 • CBSA Regional • Pulmonary Disease
Operating out of San Diego, CA (200 W Arbor DR, Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care), Pulmonary Disease clinician Dr. Samir Makani, MD (accredited MD/DO training, 2004) maintains a mid-cohort balanced caseload (64th San Diego percentile) (55.88th CA percentile; Z-score -0.20σ across 1,929 documented services) with sub-specialty concentration in 41 Active CMS HCPCS Codes.
Fee-schedule auditing of NPI 1043385685 highlights 791 annual claims for 99214 (64th San Diego percentile; $264–$362 self-pay corridor) plus 444 encounters under 94060 and 328 under 94729.
Self-pay new patient consultations with Dr. Makani (CPT 99204 GPCI-adjusted benchmark) estimate around $239.00 (community reported average: $239.00) with in-person clinic visits only, 11-minute average reception wait, and a 4.53/5 modern protocol openness score across 21 patient logs.
Clinical background for Dr. Makani (MD, NPI #1043385685) includes accredited doctoral training (2004, 22 yrs in practice) and dedicated on-site consultations at 200 W Arbor DR, Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care.
Compared against San Diego, CA Pulmonary Disease peers
1,929 annual services across 628 beneficiaries
Standard deviations from CA Pulmonary Disease 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 Pulmonary, Asthma & COPD Management | 791 | 64th | $264 – $362 |
| 94060 | Pre- & Post-Bronchodilator Spirometry Airflow Evaluation | 444 | 63th | $172 – $236 |
| 94729 | Alveolar Carbon Monoxide Diffusing Capacity (DLCO) | 328 | 61th | $156 – $214 |
| 95810 | Attended Sleep Apnea Polysomnography Interpretation | 212 | 60th | $483 – $661 |
| 99204 | Comprehensive New Patient Respiratory & Sleep Workup | 154 | 69th | $372 – $510 |
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Dr. Samir Makani, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Makani National Provider Identifier | NPI #1043385685 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (92103) |
| Dr. Makani San Diego CMS Volume Rank | 64.00th Pct (1,929 CMS svcs; Z -0.201σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (CA Pulmonary Disease) |
| Fair Cash-Pay New-Patient Benchmark | $239.00 (CPT 99204 GPCI Benchmark) | CMS Geographic Practice Cost Index (San Diego, CA) |
| Waiting-Room Wait Time & Cash Friendliness | $239.00 avg paid • 11 min lobby wait | 21 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.69/5 Listening • 4.53/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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