Dr. Shankar Thiruppathi, MD
1130 Talbotton Rd, Columbus, GA 31904 • +1-890-555-9242
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 2017)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Columbus Percentiles
NPI #1508979832 • CBSA Regional • Gastroenterology
Within the Columbus, GA (CBSA local) Gastroenterology cohort, Dr. Shankar Thiruppathi, MD with sub-specialty concentration in 36 Active CMS HCPCS Codes ranks at the 28.57th municipal percentile and 25th GA percentile (-0.53σ Z-score) based on 892 billed procedures for 486 patients.
Among 5 tracked CMS fee-schedule codes for Dr. Thiruppathi (averaging 1.8 services per beneficiary), 99214 (Established Gastroenterology, GERD & IBD Evaluation) represents 37% of tracked volume (330 encounters), paired with 45380 (223x).
Cash-pay intake data for NPI 1508979832 (1130 Talbotton Rd, Columbus) indicates $209.00 typical out-of-pocket visit spend against a $209.00 locality benchmark, paired with 14-minute average reception wait and 4.57/5 biomarker openness.
Spanning 9 years of clinical practice following 2017 graduation from medical training, Dr. Shankar Thiruppathi integrates 36 Active CMS HCPCS Codes diagnostics for Columbus metro patients.
Compared against Columbus, GA Gastroenterology peers
892 annual services across 486 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 | 330 | 28.57th | $201 – $276 |
| 45380 | Diagnostic Colonoscopy w/ Mucosal Tissue Biopsy | 223 | 24.57th | $485 – $665 |
| 43239 | Upper GI Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) w/ Biopsy | 187 | 28.57th | $403 – $552 |
| 45385 | Colonoscopy w/ Snare Polypectomy Lesion Removal | 89 | 25.57th | $540 – $740 |
| 99204 | New Patient Digestive & Hepatology Consultation | 62 | 32.57th | $284 – $389 |
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Dr. Shankar Thiruppathi, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Thiruppathi National Provider Identifier | NPI #1508979832 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (31904) |
| Dr. Thiruppathi Columbus CMS Volume Rank | 28.57th Pct (892 CMS svcs; Z -0.526σ) | 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 • 14 min lobby wait | 16 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.83/5 Listening • 4.57/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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