Dr. Vikas Patel, MD
12605 E 16th Ave, Aurora, CO 80045 • +1-632-555-4615
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 1998)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Aurora Percentiles
NPI #1861589913 • CBSA Regional • Orthopedic Surgery
Anchored in Aurora, CO 80045, Dr. Vikas Patel, MD (NPI 1861589913) logged 745 annual procedures (focused low-volume boutique caseload (13.33th Aurora percentile), 5.82th CO percentile, -0.61σ) with sub-specialty concentration in 72 Active CMS HCPCS Codes.
Fee-schedule auditing of NPI 1861589913 highlights 268 annual claims for 99213 (13.33th Aurora percentile; $527–$722 self-pay corridor) plus 201 encounters under 20610 and 142 under 73562.
At 12605 E 16th Ave (80045), Dr. Vikas Patel, MD accommodates direct self-pay scheduling (in-person clinic visits only) at ~$211.00 per new consult (4.64/5 bedside rating).
Clinical background for Dr. Patel (MD, NPI #1861589913) includes accredited doctoral training (1998, 28 yrs in practice) and dedicated on-site consultations at 12605 E 16th Ave.
Compared against Aurora, CO Orthopedic Surgery peers
745 annual services across 114 beneficiaries
Standard deviations from CO Orthopedic Surgery mean utilization
Top Billed HCPCS/CPT Procedures & GPCI Self-Pay Cash Benchmarks
| HCPCS | Clinical Procedure Description | Annual Volume | Local Pct | Est. Cash Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99213 | Focused Orthopedic Joint & Spine Mobility Evaluation | 268 | 13.33th | $527 – $722 |
| 20610 | Major Joint (Knee/Shoulder/Hip) Aspiration or Injection | 201 | 12th | $561 – $769 |
| 73562 | Radiologic Weight-Bearing 3-View Knee Examination | 142 | 14.33th | $315 – $432 |
| 99203 | New Patient Musculoskeletal Injury & Surgical Triage | 82 | 15.33th | $756 – $1036 |
| 27447 | Total Knee Arthroplasty Joint Reconstruction | 52 | 12th | $4868 – $6671 |
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Dr. Vikas Patel, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Patel National Provider Identifier | NPI #1861589913 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (80045) |
| Dr. Patel Aurora CMS Volume Rank | 13.33th Pct (745 CMS svcs; Z -0.608σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (CO Orthopedic Surgery) |
| Fair Cash-Pay New-Patient Benchmark | $211.00 (CPT 99204 GPCI Benchmark) | CMS Geographic Practice Cost Index (Aurora, CO) |
| Waiting-Room Wait Time & Cash Friendliness | $211.00 avg paid • 17 min lobby wait | 9 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.64/5 Listening • 4.50/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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