Dr. Saman Sarani, MD
1317 W Foothill Blvd Ste 148, Upland, CA 91786 • +1-214-555-1992
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 2003)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Upland Percentiles
NPI #1124333141 • CBSA Regional • Nephrology
Operating out of Upland, CA (1317 W Foothill Blvd Ste 148), Nephrology clinician Dr. Saman Sarani, MD (accredited MD/DO training, 2003) maintains a focused low-volume boutique caseload (33.33th Upland percentile) (75.18th CA percentile; Z-score -0.04σ across 3,487 documented services) with sub-specialty concentration in 20 Active CMS HCPCS Codes.
Fee-schedule auditing of NPI 1124333141 highlights 1674 annual claims for 99214 (33.33th Upland percentile; $177–$243 self-pay corridor) plus 767 encounters under 90960 and 628 under 99215.
Uninsured and high-deductible cash patients visiting Dr. Saman Sarani in Upland (91786) face an estimated $239.00 initial evaluation fee at 1317 W Foothill Blvd Ste 148 (hybrid in-clinic and telehealth video consults; 20-minute average reception wait; bedside manner 4.61/5 from 8 verified reports).
From 1317 W Foothill Blvd Ste 148 in Upland (+1-214-555-1992), Dr. Sarani, MD (23-year clinical track record) delivers 20 Active CMS HCPCS Codes care.
Compared against Upland, CA Nephrology peers
3,487 annual services across 398 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 | 1,674 | 33.33th | $177 – $243 |
| 90960 | Monthly Adult ESRD Renal Replacement Oversight | 767 | 33.33th | $354 – $485 |
| 99215 | High-Complexity Cardiorenal & Resistant Hypertension Visit | 628 | 38.33th | $258 – $354 |
| 99204 | New Patient Nephrology & Proteinuria Consultation | 418 | 29.33th | $243 – $334 |
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Dr. Saman Sarani, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Sarani National Provider Identifier | NPI #1124333141 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (91786) |
| Dr. Sarani Upland CMS Volume Rank | 33.33th Pct (3,487 CMS svcs; Z -0.038σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (CA Nephrology) |
| Fair Cash-Pay New-Patient Benchmark | $239.00 (CPT 99204 GPCI Benchmark) | CMS Geographic Practice Cost Index (Upland, CA) |
| Waiting-Room Wait Time & Cash Friendliness | $239.00 avg paid • 20 min lobby wait | 8 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.61/5 Listening • 4.53/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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