Dr. Derek Whitaker, MD
1120 15th St, Augusta, GA 30912 • +1-400-555-9643
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 2014)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Augusta Percentiles
NPI #1194791707 • CBSA Regional • Orthopedic Surgery
Within the Augusta, GA (CBSA local) Orthopedic Surgery cohort, Dr. Derek Whitaker, MD with sub-specialty concentration in 24 Active CMS HCPCS Codes ranks at the 9.09th municipal percentile and 15.64th GA percentile (-0.59σ Z-score) based on 1,155 billed procedures for 120 patients.
Among 6 tracked CMS fee-schedule codes for Dr. Whitaker (averaging 9.6 services per beneficiary), 99213 (Focused Orthopedic Joint & Spine Mobility Evaluation) represents 7% of tracked volume (78 encounters), paired with 20610 (58x).
Uninsured and high-deductible cash patients visiting Dr. Derek Whitaker in Augusta (30912) face an estimated $209.00 initial evaluation fee at 1120 15th St (hybrid in-clinic and telehealth video consults; 21-minute average reception wait; bedside manner 4.75/5 from 25 verified reports).
Credentialed as an MD specialist with 12 years post-graduation experience since completing medical school at an LCME/COCA institution (2014), Dr. Whitaker coordinates 24 Active CMS HCPCS Codes workups from 1120 15th St (+1-400-555-9643).
Compared against Augusta, GA Orthopedic Surgery peers
1,155 annual services across 120 beneficiaries
Standard deviations from GA 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 | 78 | 12th | $73 – $99 |
| 20610 | Major Joint (Knee/Shoulder/Hip) Aspiration or Injection | 58 | 12th | $77 – $106 |
| 73562 | Radiologic Weight-Bearing 3-View Knee Examination | 41 | 12th | $43 – $59 |
| 99203 | New Patient Musculoskeletal Injury & Surgical Triage | 24 | 12th | $104 – $143 |
| 27447 | Total Knee Arthroplasty Joint Reconstruction | 15 | 12th | $671 – $919 |
| 96372 | Therapeutic Subcutaneous/Intramuscular Injection Administration (24 HCPCS billing breadth) | 939 | 9.09th | $82 – $119 |
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Dr. Derek Whitaker, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Whitaker National Provider Identifier | NPI #1194791707 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (30912) |
| Dr. Whitaker Augusta CMS Volume Rank | 9.09th Pct (1,155 CMS svcs; Z -0.591σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (GA Orthopedic Surgery) |
| Fair Cash-Pay New-Patient Benchmark | $209.00 (CPT 99204 GPCI Benchmark) | CMS Geographic Practice Cost Index (Augusta, GA) |
| Waiting-Room Wait Time & Cash Friendliness | $209.00 avg paid • 21 min lobby wait | 25 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.75/5 Listening • 4.50/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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