Dr. Kishor Desai, MD
2420 Double Churches Rd, Columbus, GA 31909 • +1-249-555-8936
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 2002)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Columbus Percentiles
NPI #1386643229 • CBSA Regional • Psychiatry
Within the Columbus, GA (CBSA local) Psychiatry cohort, Dr. Kishor Desai, MD with sub-specialty concentration in 4 Active CMS HCPCS Codes ranks at the 28.57th municipal percentile and 30.34th GA percentile (-0.48σ Z-score) based on 858 billed procedures for 43 patients.
Granular CPT/HCPCS billing distribution at 2420 Double Churches Rd shows Dr. Kishor Desai's primary concentration in Psychopharmacology Medication & Symptom Titration Visit (code 99214: 378x/yr, 28.57th local percentile) alongside Add-On Focused Psychotherapy w/ Medical Evaluation (30 min) (90833: 240x/yr, $89–$122).
Direct cash-pay transparency modeling sets Dr. Desai's baseline new-consult rate near $209.00 in Columbus, GA (cash-pay accepted, hybrid in-clinic and telehealth video consults, 9-minute average reception wait).
Spanning 24 years of clinical practice following 2002 graduation from medical training, Dr. Kishor Desai integrates 4 Active CMS HCPCS Codes diagnostics for Columbus metro patients.
Compared against Columbus, GA Psychiatry peers
858 annual services across 43 beneficiaries
Standard deviations from GA Psychiatry mean utilization
Top Billed HCPCS/CPT Procedures & GPCI Self-Pay Cash Benchmarks
| HCPCS | Clinical Procedure Description | Annual Volume | Local Pct | Est. Cash Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99214 | Psychopharmacology Medication & Symptom Titration Visit | 378 | 28.57th | $124 – $170 |
| 90833 | Add-On Focused Psychotherapy w/ Medical Evaluation (30 min) | 240 | 33.57th | $89 – $122 |
| 99213 | Established Behavioral Health Maintenance Follow-Up | 137 | 26.57th | $95 – $130 |
| 90792 | Comprehensive Psychiatric Diagnostic & Medical Evaluation | 103 | 24.57th | $194 – $266 |
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Dr. Kishor Desai, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Desai National Provider Identifier | NPI #1386643229 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (31909) |
| Dr. Desai Columbus CMS Volume Rank | 28.57th Pct (858 CMS svcs; Z -0.483σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (GA Psychiatry) |
| 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 | 25 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.84/5 Listening • 4.52/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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