Dr. Ashwinkumar Patel, MD
1130 Talbotton Rd, Columbus, GA 31904 • +1-890-555-9826
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 2001)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Columbus Percentiles
NPI #1811001142 • CBSA Regional • Gastroenterology
Operating out of Columbus, GA (1130 Talbotton Rd), Gastroenterology clinician Dr. Ashwinkumar Patel, MD (accredited MD/DO training, 2001) maintains a focused low-volume boutique caseload (14.29th Columbus percentile) (18.06th GA percentile; Z-score -0.54σ across 821 documented services) with sub-specialty concentration in 38 Active CMS HCPCS Codes.
Fee-schedule auditing of NPI 1811001142 highlights 304 annual claims for 99214 (14.29th Columbus percentile; $199–$273 self-pay corridor) plus 205 encounters under 45380 and 172 under 43239.
At 1130 Talbotton Rd (31904), Dr. Ashwinkumar Patel, MD accommodates direct self-pay scheduling (in-person clinic visits only) at ~$209.00 per new consult (4.81/5 bedside rating).
Credentialed as an MD specialist with 25 years post-graduation experience since completing medical school at an LCME/COCA institution (2001), Dr. Patel coordinates 38 Active CMS HCPCS Codes workups from 1130 Talbotton Rd (+1-890-555-9826).
Compared against Columbus, GA Gastroenterology peers
821 annual services across 446 beneficiaries
Standard deviations from GA 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 | 304 | 14.29th | $199 – $273 |
| 45380 | Diagnostic Colonoscopy w/ Mucosal Tissue Biopsy | 205 | 17.29th | $479 – $657 |
| 43239 | Upper GI Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) w/ Biopsy | 172 | 12th | $398 – $545 |
| 45385 | Colonoscopy w/ Snare Polypectomy Lesion Removal | 82 | 13.29th | $533 – $731 |
| 99204 | New Patient Digestive & Hepatology Consultation | 57 | 13.29th | $280 – $384 |
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Dr. Ashwinkumar Patel, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Patel National Provider Identifier | NPI #1811001142 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (31904) |
| Dr. Patel Columbus CMS Volume Rank | 14.29th Pct (821 CMS svcs; Z -0.543σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (GA Gastroenterology) |
| Fair Cash-Pay New-Patient Benchmark | $209.00 (CPT 99204 GPCI Benchmark) | CMS Geographic Practice Cost Index (Columbus, GA) |
| Waiting-Room Wait Time & Cash Friendliness | $209.00 avg paid • 9 min lobby wait | 21 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.81/5 Listening • 4.82/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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