Dr. Steven Hallberg, MD
1015 Duff Ave, Ames, IA 50010 • +1-494-555-3396
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 2004)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Ames Percentiles
NPI #1720077035 • CBSA Regional • Nephrology
Operating out of Ames, IA (1015 Duff Ave), Nephrology clinician Dr. Steven Hallberg, MD (accredited MD/DO training, 2004) maintains a focused low-volume boutique caseload (0th Ames percentile) (78.05th IA percentile; Z-score -0.16σ across 4,010 documented services) with sub-specialty concentration in 107 Active CMS HCPCS Codes.
Fee-schedule auditing of NPI 1720077035 highlights 1892 annual claims for 99214 (12th Ames percentile; $80–$110 self-pay corridor) plus 867 encounters under 90960 and 709 under 99215.
At 1015 Duff Ave (50010), Dr. Steven Hallberg, MD accommodates direct self-pay scheduling (in-person clinic visits only) at ~$209.00 per new consult (4.82/5 bedside rating).
Credentialed as an MD specialist with 22 years post-graduation experience since completing medical school at an LCME/COCA institution (2004), Dr. Hallberg coordinates 107 Active CMS HCPCS Codes workups from 1015 Duff Ave (+1-494-555-3396).
Compared against Ames, IA Nephrology peers
4,010 annual services across 279 beneficiaries
Standard deviations from IA 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 | 1,892 | 12th | $80 – $110 |
| 90960 | Monthly Adult ESRD Renal Replacement Oversight | 867 | 12th | $161 – $220 |
| 99215 | High-Complexity Cardiorenal & Resistant Hypertension Visit | 709 | 12th | $117 – $160 |
| 99204 | New Patient Nephrology & Proteinuria Consultation | 473 | 12th | $110 – $151 |
| 96372 | Therapeutic Subcutaneous/Intramuscular Injection Administration (107 HCPCS billing breadth) | 69 | 0th | $69 – $100 |
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Dr. Steven Hallberg, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Hallberg National Provider Identifier | NPI #1720077035 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (50010) |
| Dr. Hallberg Ames CMS Volume Rank | 0.00th Pct (4,010 CMS svcs; Z -0.164σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (IA Nephrology) |
| Fair Cash-Pay New-Patient Benchmark | $209.00 (CPT 99204 GPCI Benchmark) | CMS Geographic Practice Cost Index (Ames, IA) |
| Waiting-Room Wait Time & Cash Friendliness | $209.00 avg paid • 18 min lobby wait | 6 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.82/5 Listening • 4.48/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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