Dr. Elwin Bustos, MD
1140 Varnum St Ne Ste 202, Washington, DC 20017 • +1-522-555-1674
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 2006)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Washington Percentiles
NPI #1467543686 • CBSA Regional • Nephrology
Operating out of Washington, DC (1140 Varnum St Ne Ste 202), Nephrology clinician Dr. Elwin Bustos, MD (accredited MD/DO training, 2006) maintains a mid-cohort balanced caseload (57.58th Washington percentile) (57.58th DC percentile; Z-score -0.19σ across 1,607 documented services) with sub-specialty concentration in 18 Active CMS HCPCS Codes.
Medicare Part B line-item claims for Dr. Elwin Bustos (20017) place 99214 at the top of the practice ledger (771 yearly units, 57.58th metro rank), rounded out by 90960 and 99215.
Self-pay new patient consultations with Dr. Bustos (CPT 99204 GPCI-adjusted benchmark) estimate around $209.00 (community reported average: $209.00) with hybrid in-clinic and telehealth video consults, 19-minute average reception wait, and a 4.59/5 modern protocol openness score across 11 patient logs.
Clinical background for Dr. Bustos (MD, NPI #1467543686) includes accredited doctoral training (2006, 20 yrs in practice) and virtual + in-office availability across DC.
Compared against Washington, DC Nephrology peers
1,607 annual services across 375 beneficiaries
Standard deviations from DC 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 | 771 | 57.58th | $369 – $505 |
| 90960 | Monthly Adult ESRD Renal Replacement Oversight | 354 | 57.58th | $737 – $1011 |
| 99215 | High-Complexity Cardiorenal & Resistant Hypertension Visit | 289 | 58.58th | $538 – $737 |
| 99204 | New Patient Nephrology & Proteinuria Consultation | 193 | 55.58th | $507 – $695 |
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Dr. Elwin Bustos, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Bustos National Provider Identifier | NPI #1467543686 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (20017) |
| Dr. Bustos Washington CMS Volume Rank | 57.58th Pct (1,607 CMS svcs; Z -0.187σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (DC Nephrology) |
| Fair Cash-Pay New-Patient Benchmark | $209.00 (CPT 99204 GPCI Benchmark) | CMS Geographic Practice Cost Index (Washington, DC) |
| Waiting-Room Wait Time & Cash Friendliness | $209.00 avg paid • 19 min lobby wait | 11 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.86/5 Listening • 4.59/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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