Dr. Sagar Patel, MD
6228 Bradley Park DR, Columbus, GA 31904 • +1-890-555-5299
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 1998)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Columbus Percentiles
NPI #1144713959 • CBSA Regional • Nephrology
Within the Columbus, GA (CBSA local) Nephrology cohort, Dr. Sagar Patel, MD with sub-specialty concentration in 15 Active CMS HCPCS Codes ranks at the 45.45th municipal percentile and 41.59th GA percentile (-0.39σ Z-score) based on 1,670 billed procedures for 387 patients.
Among 4 tracked CMS fee-schedule codes for Dr. Patel (averaging 4.3 services per beneficiary), 99214 (Chronic Kidney Disease eGFR, uACR & Electrolyte Management) represents 48% of tracked volume (802 encounters), paired with 90960 (367x).
Direct cash-pay transparency modeling sets Dr. Patel's baseline new-consult rate near $209.00 in Columbus, GA (cash-pay accepted, in-person clinic visits only, 20-minute average reception wait).
Spanning 28 years of clinical practice following 1998 graduation from medical training, Dr. Sagar Patel integrates 15 Active CMS HCPCS Codes diagnostics for Columbus metro patients.
Compared against Columbus, GA Nephrology peers
1,670 annual services across 387 beneficiaries
Standard deviations from GA Nephrology mean utilization
Top Billed HCPCS/CPT Procedures & GPCI Self-Pay Cash Benchmarks
| HCPCS | Clinical Procedure Description | Annual Volume | Local Pct | Est. Cash Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99214 | Chronic Kidney Disease eGFR, uACR & Electrolyte Management | 802 | 45.45th | $153 – $210 |
| 90960 | Monthly Adult ESRD Renal Replacement Oversight | 367 | 49.45th | $307 – $421 |
| 99215 | High-Complexity Cardiorenal & Resistant Hypertension Visit | 301 | 41.45th | $224 – $307 |
| 99204 | New Patient Nephrology & Proteinuria Consultation | 200 | 43.45th | $211 – $289 |
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Dr. Sagar Patel, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Patel National Provider Identifier | NPI #1144713959 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (31904) |
| Dr. Patel Columbus CMS Volume Rank | 45.45th Pct (1,670 CMS svcs; Z -0.392σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (GA Nephrology) |
| 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 • 20 min lobby wait | 12 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.65/5 Listening • 4.57/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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