Dr. Nick Pakzad, MD
2700 Ygnacio Valley Rd Ste 100, Walnut Creek, CA 94598 • +1-216-555-3583
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 1993)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Walnut Creek Percentiles
NPI #1316280555 • CBSA Regional • Pulmonary Disease
Anchored in Walnut Creek, CA 94598, Dr. Nick Pakzad, MD (NPI 1316280555) logged 2,097 annual procedures (mid-cohort balanced caseload (47.06th Walnut Creek percentile), 59.56th CA percentile, -0.16σ) with sub-specialty concentration in 48 Active CMS HCPCS Codes.
Dr. Pakzad's longitudinal care intensity (3.6 billed units per patient across 585 individuals) centers on 99214 (860 annual units) and 94060 ($158–$216 cash range).
At 2700 Ygnacio Valley Rd Ste 100 (94598), Dr. Nick Pakzad, MD accommodates direct self-pay scheduling (hybrid in-clinic and telehealth video consults) at ~$239.00 per new consult (4.91/5 bedside rating).
Credentialed as an MD specialist with 33 years post-graduation experience since completing medical school at an LCME/COCA institution (1993), Dr. Pakzad coordinates 48 Active CMS HCPCS Codes workups from 2700 Ygnacio Valley Rd Ste 100 (+1-216-555-3583).
Compared against Walnut Creek, CA Pulmonary Disease peers
2,097 annual services across 585 beneficiaries
Standard deviations from CA Pulmonary Disease 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 Pulmonary, Asthma & COPD Management | 860 | 47.06th | $242 – $331 |
| 94060 | Pre- & Post-Bronchodilator Spirometry Airflow Evaluation | 482 | 52.06th | $158 – $216 |
| 94729 | Alveolar Carbon Monoxide Diffusing Capacity (DLCO) | 356 | 48.06th | $143 – $196 |
| 95810 | Attended Sleep Apnea Polysomnography Interpretation | 231 | 46.06th | $441 – $605 |
| 99204 | Comprehensive New Patient Respiratory & Sleep Workup | 168 | 47.06th | $341 – $467 |
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Dr. Nick Pakzad, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Pakzad National Provider Identifier | NPI #1316280555 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (94598) |
| Dr. Pakzad Walnut Creek CMS Volume Rank | 47.06th Pct (2,097 CMS svcs; Z -0.160σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (CA Pulmonary Disease) |
| Fair Cash-Pay New-Patient Benchmark | $239.00 (CPT 99204 GPCI Benchmark) | CMS Geographic Practice Cost Index (Walnut Creek, CA) |
| Waiting-Room Wait Time & Cash Friendliness | $239.00 avg paid • 10 min lobby wait | 10 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.91/5 Listening • 4.74/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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