Dr. Kristen Chen, MD
5000 Civic Center DR, San Rafael, CA 94903 • +1-898-555-5769
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 2004)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & San Rafael Percentiles
NPI #1952930604 • CBSA Regional • Dermatology
Operating out of San Rafael, CA (5000 Civic Center DR), Dermatology clinician Dr. Kristen Chen, MD (accredited MD/DO training, 2004) maintains a focused low-volume boutique caseload (0th San Rafael percentile) (11.91th CA percentile; Z-score -0.30σ across 1,225 documented services) with sub-specialty concentration in 29 Active CMS HCPCS Codes.
Fee-schedule auditing of NPI 1952930604 highlights 417 annual claims for 17000 (12th San Rafael percentile; $101–$139 self-pay corridor) plus 380 encounters under 99213 and 233 under 11102.
For out-of-network patients contacting +1-898-555-5769, Dr. Chen's practice posts a $239.00 GPCI self-pay consult estimate ($239.00 patient-logged median, 4.72/5 composite reality score over 3 submissions).
Clinical background for Dr. Chen (MD, NPI #1952930604) includes accredited doctoral training (2004, 22 yrs in practice) and dedicated on-site consultations at 5000 Civic Center DR.
Compared against San Rafael, CA Dermatology peers
1,225 annual services across 361 beneficiaries
Standard deviations from CA Dermatology mean utilization
Top Billed HCPCS/CPT Procedures & GPCI Self-Pay Cash Benchmarks
| HCPCS | Clinical Procedure Description | Annual Volume | Local Pct | Est. Cash Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17000 | Cryotherapy Destruction of Premalignant Actinic Lesion | 417 | 12th | $101 – $139 |
| 99213 | Focused Cutaneous & Dermoscopic Examination | 380 | 12th | $113 – $155 |
| 11102 | Tangential Diagnostic Skin Biopsy of Single Lesion | 233 | 12th | $149 – $204 |
| 11401 | Excision of Benign Cutaneous Lesion (0.6 to 1.0 cm) | 123 | 12th | $209 – $286 |
| 99203 | New Patient Full-Body Skin Cancer & Dermatology Evaluation | 74 | 12th | $161 – $221 |
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Dr. Kristen Chen, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Chen National Provider Identifier | NPI #1952930604 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (94903) |
| Dr. Chen San Rafael CMS Volume Rank | 0.00th Pct (1,225 CMS svcs; Z -0.301σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (CA Dermatology) |
| Fair Cash-Pay New-Patient Benchmark | $239.00 (CPT 99204 GPCI Benchmark) | CMS Geographic Practice Cost Index (San Rafael, CA) |
| Waiting-Room Wait Time & Cash Friendliness | $239.00 avg paid • 17 min lobby wait | 3 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.91/5 Listening • 4.54/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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