Dr. Kristen Tamura, MD
175 N Jackson Ave Ste 103, San Jose, CA 95116 • +1-290-555-7611
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 2006)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & San Jose Percentiles
NPI #1356502553 • CBSA Regional • Nephrology
Anchored in San Jose, CA 95116, Dr. Kristen Tamura, MD (NPI 1356502553) logged 1,011 annual procedures (focused low-volume boutique caseload (21.43th San Jose percentile), 13.29th CA percentile, -0.42σ) with sub-specialty concentration in 21 Active CMS HCPCS Codes.
Dr. Tamura's longitudinal care intensity (4.0 billed units per patient across 251 individuals) centers on 99214 (485 annual units) and 90960 ($540–$741 cash range).
Uninsured and high-deductible cash patients visiting Dr. Kristen Tamura in San Jose (95116) face an estimated $239.00 initial evaluation fee at 175 N Jackson Ave Ste 103 (hybrid in-clinic and telehealth video consults; 16-minute average reception wait; bedside manner 4.80/5 from 14 verified reports).
Credentialed as an MD specialist with 20 years post-graduation experience since completing medical school at an LCME/COCA institution (2006), Dr. Tamura coordinates 21 Active CMS HCPCS Codes workups from 175 N Jackson Ave Ste 103 (+1-290-555-7611).
Compared against San Jose, CA Nephrology peers
1,011 annual services across 251 beneficiaries
Standard deviations from CA Nephrology mean utilization
Top Billed HCPCS/CPT Procedures & GPCI Self-Pay Cash Benchmarks
| HCPCS | Clinical Procedure Description | Annual Volume | Local Pct | Est. Cash Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99214 | Chronic Kidney Disease eGFR, uACR & Electrolyte Management | 485 | 21.43th | $270 – $370 |
| 90960 | Monthly Adult ESRD Renal Replacement Oversight | 222 | 24.43th | $540 – $741 |
| 99215 | High-Complexity Cardiorenal & Resistant Hypertension Visit | 182 | 26.43th | $394 – $540 |
| 99204 | New Patient Nephrology & Proteinuria Consultation | 121 | 17.43th | $372 – $509 |
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Dr. Kristen Tamura, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Tamura National Provider Identifier | NPI #1356502553 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (95116) |
| Dr. Tamura San Jose CMS Volume Rank | 21.43th Pct (1,011 CMS svcs; Z -0.421σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (CA Nephrology) |
| Fair Cash-Pay New-Patient Benchmark | $239.00 (CPT 99204 GPCI Benchmark) | CMS Geographic Practice Cost Index (San Jose, CA) |
| Waiting-Room Wait Time & Cash Friendliness | $239.00 avg paid • 16 min lobby wait | 14 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.80/5 Listening • 4.89/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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