Dr. Sandesh Rao, MD
5215 Loughboro Rd Nw Ste 200, Washington, DC 20016 • +1-830-555-7551
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 1998)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Washington Percentiles
NPI #1265708093 • CBSA Regional • Orthopedic Surgery
CMS Medicare Part B utilization records credit Dr. Sandesh Rao (MD, NPI 1265708093) at 5215 Loughboro Rd Nw Ste 200 in Washington with 3,960 annual clinical services (1,063 beneficiaries), corresponding to a +0.91σ regional deviation and top-decile high-throughput specialist (90.63th percentile in Washington) with sub-specialty concentration in 85 Active CMS HCPCS Codes.
Among 6 tracked CMS fee-schedule codes for Dr. Rao (averaging 3.7 services per beneficiary), 99213 (Focused Orthopedic Joint & Spine Mobility Evaluation) represents 33% of tracked volume (1311 encounters), paired with 20610 (983x).
Uninsured and high-deductible cash patients visiting Dr. Sandesh Rao in Washington (20016) face an estimated $209.00 initial evaluation fee at 5215 Loughboro Rd Nw Ste 200 (in-person clinic visits only; 18-minute average reception wait; bedside manner 4.71/5 from 18 verified reports).
Credentialed as an MD specialist with 28 years post-graduation experience since completing medical school at an LCME/COCA institution (1998), Dr. Rao coordinates 85 Active CMS HCPCS Codes workups from 5215 Loughboro Rd Nw Ste 200 (+1-830-555-7551).
Top 10% Orthopedic Surgery volume leader in Washington, DC
3,960 annual services across 1,063 beneficiaries
Standard deviations from DC 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 | 1,311 | 90.63th | $150 – $205 |
| 20610 | Major Joint (Knee/Shoulder/Hip) Aspiration or Injection | 983 | 85.63th | $159 – $218 |
| 73562 | Radiologic Weight-Bearing 3-View Knee Examination | 692 | 89.63th | $89 – $123 |
| 99203 | New Patient Musculoskeletal Injury & Surgical Triage | 401 | 94.63th | $215 – $294 |
| 27447 | Total Knee Arthroplasty Joint Reconstruction | 255 | 91.63th | $1383 – $1895 |
| 96372 | Therapeutic Subcutaneous/Intramuscular Injection Administration (85 HCPCS billing breadth) | 318 | 90.63th | $169 – $245 |
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Dr. Sandesh Rao, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Rao National Provider Identifier | NPI #1265708093 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (20016) |
| Dr. Rao Washington CMS Volume Rank | 90.63th Pct (3,960 CMS svcs; Z +0.914σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (DC Orthopedic Surgery) |
| 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 • 18 min lobby wait | 18 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.71/5 Listening • 4.74/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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