Dr. Bindu Kamal, MD
1704 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 • +1-391-555-2784
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 1998)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Santa Barbara Percentiles
NPI #1184718215 • CBSA Regional • Nephrology
Statistical peer benchmarking across CA Nephrology providers positions Dr. Bindu Kamal, MD in Santa Barbara at -0.10σ (33.33th city percentile / 70.31th state percentile, 682 Medicare beneficiaries), with clinical focus spanning 23 Active CMS HCPCS Codes.
Procedural volume for Dr. Kamal is led by HCPCS 99214 (Chronic Kidney Disease eGFR, uACR & Electrolyte Management — 1475 annual services, $331–$454 GPCI cash estimate), followed by CPT 90960 (Monthly Adult ESRD Renal Replacement Oversight, 676/yr) and CPT 99215 (High-Complexity Cardiorenal & Resistant Hypertension Visit, 553/yr).
Self-pay new patient consultations with Dr. Kamal (CPT 99204 GPCI-adjusted benchmark) estimate around $239.00 (community reported average: $239.00) with in-person clinic visits only, 22-minute average reception wait, and a 4.80/5 modern protocol openness score across 6 patient logs.
NPI registry verification (#1184718215) confirms Dr. Bindu Kamal's MD standing serving CBSA 93101 with a 4.75/5 patient scorecard.
Compared against Santa Barbara, CA Nephrology peers
3,073 annual services across 682 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 | 1,475 | 33.33th | $331 – $454 |
| 90960 | Monthly Adult ESRD Renal Replacement Oversight | 676 | 35.33th | $662 – $907 |
| 99215 | High-Complexity Cardiorenal & Resistant Hypertension Visit | 553 | 36.33th | $483 – $662 |
| 99204 | New Patient Nephrology & Proteinuria Consultation | 369 | 37.33th | $455 – $624 |
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Dr. Bindu Kamal, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Kamal National Provider Identifier | NPI #1184718215 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (93101) |
| Dr. Kamal Santa Barbara CMS Volume Rank | 33.33th Pct (3,073 CMS svcs; Z -0.102σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (CA Nephrology) |
| Fair Cash-Pay New-Patient Benchmark | $239.00 (CPT 99204 GPCI Benchmark) | CMS Geographic Practice Cost Index (Santa Barbara, CA) |
| Waiting-Room Wait Time & Cash Friendliness | $239.00 avg paid • 22 min lobby wait | 6 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.58/5 Listening • 4.80/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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