Dr. Karen Altman, MD
8733 Beverly Bl, 404, West Hollywood, CA 90048 • +1-717-555-2222
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 1996)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & West Hollywood Percentiles
NPI #1518912211 • CBSA Regional • Neurology
Dr. Karen Altman, MD (NPI #1518912211) practices Neurology in West Hollywood, CA (90048) with sub-specialty concentration in 12 Active CMS HCPCS Codes, recording 2,475 annual CMS services across 550 distinct beneficiaries—placing this practice as a mid-cohort balanced caseload (57.14th West Hollywood percentile) (-0.28σ vs CA state mean, 50.85th statewide percentile).
Dr. Altman's longitudinal care intensity (4.5 billed units per patient across 550 individuals) centers on 99214 (1040 annual units) and 95910 ($402–$551 cash range).
Self-pay new patient consultations with Dr. Altman (CPT 99204 GPCI-adjusted benchmark) estimate around $239.00 (community reported average: $239.00) with hybrid in-clinic and telehealth video consults, 20-minute average reception wait, and a 4.85/5 modern protocol openness score across 22 patient logs.
Patients evaluating Dr. Karen Altman in ZIP 90048 note 30 years of post-doctoral tenure (null, 1996) alongside 4.5 annual CMS procedures per patient.
Compared against West Hollywood, CA Neurology peers
2,475 annual services across 550 beneficiaries
Standard deviations from CA Neurology 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 Neurologic, Migraine & Movement Evaluation | 1,040 | 57.14th | $243 – $333 |
| 95910 | 7–8 Nerve Conduction Electrodiagnostic Neuropathy Study | 495 | 61.14th | $402 – $551 |
| 95819 | Awake & Drowsy Electroencephalogram (EEG) Recording | 396 | 60.14th | $361 – $494 |
| 64615 | Chemodenervation of Cranial/Cervical Muscles for Chronic Migraine | 297 | 56.14th | $381 – $522 |
| 99204 | Comprehensive New Patient Neurologic Examination | 248 | 53.14th | $340 – $466 |
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Dr. Karen Altman, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Altman National Provider Identifier | NPI #1518912211 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (90048) |
| Dr. Altman West Hollywood CMS Volume Rank | 57.14th Pct (2,475 CMS svcs; Z -0.284σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (CA Neurology) |
| Fair Cash-Pay New-Patient Benchmark | $239.00 (CPT 99204 GPCI Benchmark) | CMS Geographic Practice Cost Index (West Hollywood, CA) |
| Waiting-Room Wait Time & Cash Friendliness | $239.00 avg paid • 20 min lobby wait | 22 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.63/5 Listening • 4.85/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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