Dr. Derek Heard, MD
808 13th Ave, Albany, GA 31701 • +1-251-555-3272
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 2007)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Albany Percentiles
NPI #1215921176 • CBSA Regional • Family Practice
Within the Albany, GA (CBSA local) Family Practice cohort, Dr. Derek Heard, MD with sub-specialty concentration in 29 Active CMS HCPCS Codes ranks at the 14.29th municipal percentile and 10.61th GA percentile (-0.20σ Z-score) based on 772 billed procedures for 142 patients.
Procedural volume for Dr. Heard is led by HCPCS 99214 (Comprehensive Primary Care & Chronic Protocol Management — 301 annual services, $93–$128 GPCI cash estimate), followed by CPT 99213 (Focused Acute & Preventive Primary Care Evaluation, 222/yr) and CPT G0439 (Annual Wellness Biomarker & Preventive Screening Visit, 86/yr).
At 808 13th Ave (31701), Dr. Derek Heard, MD accommodates direct self-pay scheduling (in-person clinic visits only) at ~$209.00 per new consult (4.57/5 bedside rating).
NPI registry verification (#1215921176) confirms Dr. Derek Heard's MD standing serving CBSA 31701 with a 4.90/5 patient scorecard.
Compared against Albany, GA Family Practice peers
772 annual services across 142 beneficiaries
Standard deviations from GA Family Practice mean utilization
Top Billed HCPCS/CPT Procedures & GPCI Self-Pay Cash Benchmarks
| HCPCS | Clinical Procedure Description | Annual Volume | Local Pct | Est. Cash Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99214 | Comprehensive Primary Care & Chronic Protocol Management | 301 | 14.29th | $93 – $128 |
| 99213 | Focused Acute & Preventive Primary Care Evaluation | 222 | 15.29th | $71 – $98 |
| G0439 | Annual Wellness Biomarker & Preventive Screening Visit | 86 | 12.29th | $107 – $147 |
| 36415 | Routine Venipuncture Blood Biomarker Collection | 65 | 13.29th | $25 – $40 |
| 99204 | New Patient Primary Care Intake & Diagnostic Plan | 43 | 18.29th | $128 – $176 |
| 96372 | Therapeutic Subcutaneous/Intramuscular Injection Administration (29 HCPCS billing breadth) | 55 | 14.29th | $84 – $122 |
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Dr. Derek Heard, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Heard National Provider Identifier | NPI #1215921176 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (31701) |
| Dr. Heard Albany CMS Volume Rank | 14.29th Pct (772 CMS svcs; Z -0.197σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (GA Family Practice) |
| Fair Cash-Pay New-Patient Benchmark | $209.00 (CPT 99204 GPCI Benchmark) | CMS Geographic Practice Cost Index (Albany, GA) |
| Waiting-Room Wait Time & Cash Friendliness | $209.00 avg paid • 13 min lobby wait | 21 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.57/5 Listening • 4.71/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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