Dr. Simon Behar, MD
8950 N Kendall DR Ste 306, Miami, FL 33176 • +1-641-555-9265
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 1994)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Miami Percentiles
NPI #1982706958 • CBSA 33100 • Gastroenterology
Dr. Simon Behar, MD (NPI #1982706958) practices Gastroenterology in Miami, FL (33176) with sub-specialty concentration in 30 Active CMS HCPCS Codes, recording 677 annual CMS services across 238 distinct beneficiaries—placing this practice as a focused low-volume boutique caseload (8th Miami percentile) (-0.45σ vs FL state mean, 4.58th statewide percentile).
Fee-schedule auditing of NPI 1982706958 highlights 250 annual claims for 99214 (12th Miami percentile; $139–$190 self-pay corridor) plus 169 encounters under 45380 and 142 under 43239.
Uninsured and high-deductible cash patients visiting Dr. Simon Behar in Miami (33176) face an estimated $227.00 initial evaluation fee at 8950 N Kendall DR Ste 306 (hybrid in-clinic and telehealth video consults; 20-minute average reception wait; bedside manner 4.82/5 from 8 verified reports).
Clinical background for Dr. Behar (MD, NPI #1982706958) includes accredited doctoral training (1994, 32 yrs in practice) and virtual + in-office availability across FL.
Compared against Miami, FL Gastroenterology peers
677 annual services across 238 beneficiaries
Standard deviations from FL Gastroenterology 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 Gastroenterology, GERD & IBD Evaluation | 250 | 12th | $139 – $190 |
| 45380 | Diagnostic Colonoscopy w/ Mucosal Tissue Biopsy | 169 | 12th | $334 – $457 |
| 43239 | Upper GI Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) w/ Biopsy | 142 | 12th | $277 – $380 |
| 45385 | Colonoscopy w/ Snare Polypectomy Lesion Removal | 68 | 12th | $372 – $509 |
| 99204 | New Patient Digestive & Hepatology Consultation | 47 | 12th | $195 – $268 |
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Dr. Simon Behar, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Behar National Provider Identifier | NPI #1982706958 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (33176) |
| Dr. Behar Miami CMS Volume Rank | 8.00th Pct (677 CMS svcs; Z -0.449σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (FL Gastroenterology) |
| Fair Cash-Pay New-Patient Benchmark | $227.00 (CPT 99204 GPCI Benchmark) | CMS Geographic Practice Cost Index (Miami, FL) |
| Waiting-Room Wait Time & Cash Friendliness | $227.00 avg paid • 20 min lobby wait | 8 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.82/5 Listening • 4.59/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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