Dr. Salman Azam, MD
2841 Lomita Blvd, Suite 100, Torrance, CA 90505 • +1-396-555-3232
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 1994)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Torrance Percentiles
NPI #1962616888 • CBSA Regional • Cardiology
CMS Medicare Part B utilization records credit Dr. Salman Azam (MD, NPI 1962616888) at 2841 Lomita Blvd, Suite 100 in Torrance with 2,523 annual clinical services (897 beneficiaries), corresponding to a -0.27σ regional deviation and focused low-volume boutique caseload (21.74th Torrance percentile) with sub-specialty concentration in 64 Active CMS HCPCS Codes.
Among 5 tracked CMS fee-schedule codes for Dr. Azam (averaging 2.8 services per beneficiary), 99214 (Established Cardiology Consultation & Hemodynamic Review) represents 38% of tracked volume (959 encounters), paired with 93000 (706x).
Cash-pay intake data for NPI 1962616888 (2841 Lomita Blvd, Suite 100, Torrance) indicates $239.00 typical out-of-pocket visit spend against a $239.00 locality benchmark, paired with 20-minute average reception wait and 4.74/5 biomarker openness.
From 2841 Lomita Blvd, Suite 100 in Torrance (+1-396-555-3232), Dr. Azam, MD (32-year clinical track record) delivers 64 Active CMS HCPCS Codes care.
Compared against Torrance, CA Cardiology peers
2,523 annual services across 897 beneficiaries
Standard deviations from CA Cardiology 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 Cardiology Consultation & Hemodynamic Review | 959 | 21.74th | $150 – $206 |
| 93000 | 12-Lead Resting Electrocardiogram (ECG) w/ Interpretation | 706 | 18.74th | $59 – $81 |
| 93306 | Complete Transthoracic Echocardiography w/ Doppler & Color Flow | 454 | 20.74th | $281 – $385 |
| 93224 | 24-Hour Ambulatory ECG Rhythm Monitoring & Analysis | 252 | 25.74th | $176 – $242 |
| 99204 | Comprehensive New Patient Cardiovascular Risk Evaluation | 151 | 23.74th | $215 – $295 |
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Dr. Salman Azam, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Azam National Provider Identifier | NPI #1962616888 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (90505) |
| Dr. Azam Torrance CMS Volume Rank | 21.74th Pct (2,523 CMS svcs; Z -0.265σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (CA Cardiology) |
| Fair Cash-Pay New-Patient Benchmark | $239.00 (CPT 99204 GPCI Benchmark) | CMS Geographic Practice Cost Index (Torrance, CA) |
| Waiting-Room Wait Time & Cash Friendliness | $239.00 avg paid • 20 min lobby wait | 20 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.72/5 Listening • 4.74/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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