Dr. Lance Westerlund, MD
6262 Veterans Pkwy, Columbus, GA 31909 • +1-249-555-1934
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 2002)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Columbus Percentiles
NPI #1407948052 • CBSA Regional • Orthopedic Surgery
Anchored in Columbus, GA 31909, Dr. Lance Westerlund, MD (NPI 1407948052) logged 1,960 annual procedures (focused low-volume boutique caseload (26.32th Columbus percentile), 34.16th GA percentile, -0.49σ) with sub-specialty concentration in 64 Active CMS HCPCS Codes.
Granular CPT/HCPCS billing distribution at 6262 Veterans Pkwy shows Dr. Lance Westerlund's primary concentration in Focused Orthopedic Joint & Spine Mobility Evaluation (code 99213: 706x/yr, 26.32th local percentile) alongside Major Joint (Knee/Shoulder/Hip) Aspiration or Injection (20610: 529x/yr, $212–$290).
At 6262 Veterans Pkwy (31909), Dr. Lance Westerlund, MD accommodates direct self-pay scheduling (hybrid in-clinic and telehealth video consults) at ~$209.00 per new consult (4.58/5 bedside rating).
From 6262 Veterans Pkwy in Columbus (+1-249-555-1934), Dr. Westerlund, MD (24-year clinical track record) delivers 64 Active CMS HCPCS Codes care.
Compared against Columbus, GA Orthopedic Surgery peers
1,960 annual services across 495 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 | 706 | 26.32th | $199 – $273 |
| 20610 | Major Joint (Knee/Shoulder/Hip) Aspiration or Injection | 529 | 27.32th | $212 – $290 |
| 73562 | Radiologic Weight-Bearing 3-View Knee Examination | 372 | 21.32th | $119 – $163 |
| 99203 | New Patient Musculoskeletal Injury & Surgical Triage | 216 | 21.32th | $285 – $391 |
| 27447 | Total Knee Arthroplasty Joint Reconstruction | 137 | 29.32th | $1838 – $2519 |
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Dr. Lance Westerlund, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Westerlund National Provider Identifier | NPI #1407948052 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (31909) |
| Dr. Westerlund Columbus CMS Volume Rank | 26.32th Pct (1,960 CMS svcs; Z -0.492σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (GA Orthopedic Surgery) |
| 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 | 7 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.58/5 Listening • 4.94/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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