Dr. Patrick Fernicola, MD
6262 Veterans Pkwy, Columbus, GA 31909 • +1-249-555-8971
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 2018)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Columbus Percentiles
NPI #1134161995 • CBSA Regional • Orthopedic Surgery
CMS Medicare Part B utilization records credit Dr. Patrick Fernicola (MD, NPI 1134161995) at 6262 Veterans Pkwy in Columbus with 18,265 annual clinical services (673 beneficiaries), corresponding to a +1.52σ regional deviation and upper-quartile active clinical volume (78.95th Columbus percentile) with sub-specialty concentration in 69 Active CMS HCPCS Codes.
Procedural volume for Dr. Fernicola is led by HCPCS 99213 (Focused Orthopedic Joint & Spine Mobility Evaluation — 904 annual services, $35–$50 GPCI cash estimate), followed by CPT 20610 (Major Joint (Knee/Shoulder/Hip) Aspiration or Injection, 678/yr) and CPT 73562 (Radiologic Weight-Bearing 3-View Knee Examination, 477/yr).
At 6262 Veterans Pkwy (31909), Dr. Patrick Fernicola, MD accommodates direct self-pay scheduling (hybrid in-clinic and telehealth video consults) at ~$209.00 per new consult (4.57/5 bedside rating).
Patients evaluating Dr. Patrick Fernicola in ZIP 31909 note 8 years of post-doctoral tenure (null, 2018) alongside 27.1 annual CMS procedures per patient.
Compared against Columbus, GA Orthopedic Surgery peers
18,265 annual services across 673 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 | 904 | 78.95th | $35 – $50 |
| 20610 | Major Joint (Knee/Shoulder/Hip) Aspiration or Injection | 678 | 81.95th | $37 – $52 |
| 73562 | Radiologic Weight-Bearing 3-View Knee Examination | 477 | 74.95th | $25 – $40 |
| 99203 | New Patient Musculoskeletal Injury & Surgical Triage | 276 | 79.95th | $50 – $68 |
| 27447 | Total Knee Arthroplasty Joint Reconstruction | 176 | 83.95th | $321 – $440 |
| 96372 | Therapeutic Subcutaneous/Intramuscular Injection Administration (69 HCPCS billing breadth) | 15,754 | 78.95th | $45 – $65 |
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Dr. Patrick Fernicola, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Fernicola National Provider Identifier | NPI #1134161995 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (31909) |
| Dr. Fernicola Columbus CMS Volume Rank | 78.95th Pct (18,265 CMS svcs; Z +1.519σ) | 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 • 18 min lobby wait | 26 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.57/5 Listening • 4.58/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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