Dr. Brian Block, MD
1001 Potrero Ave Rm 5k1, San Francisco, CA 94110 • +1-545-555-6775
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 2004)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & San Francisco Percentiles
NPI #1407114044 • CBSA 41860 • Pulmonary Disease
Operating out of San Francisco, CA (1001 Potrero Ave Rm 5k1), Pulmonary Disease clinician Dr. Brian Block, MD (accredited MD/DO training, 2004) maintains a mid-cohort balanced caseload (64.29th San Francisco percentile) (28.68th CA percentile; Z-score -0.40σ across 1,137 documented services) with sub-specialty concentration in 40 Active CMS HCPCS Codes.
Procedural volume for Dr. Block is led by HCPCS 99214 (Established Pulmonary, Asthma & COPD Management — 466 annual services, $148–$202 GPCI cash estimate), followed by CPT 94060 (Pre- & Post-Bronchodilator Spirometry Airflow Evaluation, 262/yr) and CPT 94729 (Alveolar Carbon Monoxide Diffusing Capacity (DLCO), 193/yr).
Uninsured and high-deductible cash patients visiting Dr. Brian Block in San Francisco (94110) face an estimated $250.00 initial evaluation fee at 1001 Potrero Ave Rm 5k1 (in-person clinic visits only; 9-minute average reception wait; bedside manner 4.60/5 from 21 verified reports).
NPI registry verification (#1407114044) confirms Dr. Brian Block's MD standing serving CBSA 41860 with a 4.70/5 patient scorecard.
Compared against San Francisco, CA Pulmonary Disease peers
1,137 annual services across 439 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 | 466 | 64.29th | $148 – $202 |
| 94060 | Pre- & Post-Bronchodilator Spirometry Airflow Evaluation | 262 | 61.29th | $96 – $132 |
| 94729 | Alveolar Carbon Monoxide Diffusing Capacity (DLCO) | 193 | 64.29th | $87 – $120 |
| 95810 | Attended Sleep Apnea Polysomnography Interpretation | 125 | 68.29th | $269 – $369 |
| 99204 | Comprehensive New Patient Respiratory & Sleep Workup | 91 | 59.29th | $208 – $285 |
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Dr. Brian Block, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Block National Provider Identifier | NPI #1407114044 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (94110) |
| Dr. Block San Francisco CMS Volume Rank | 64.29th Pct (1,137 CMS svcs; Z -0.396σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (CA Pulmonary Disease) |
| Fair Cash-Pay New-Patient Benchmark | $250.00 (CPT 99204 GPCI Benchmark) | CMS Geographic Practice Cost Index (San Francisco, CA) |
| Waiting-Room Wait Time & Cash Friendliness | $250.00 avg paid • 9 min lobby wait | 21 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.60/5 Listening • 4.49/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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