Dr. Melissa Wells, MD
3500 University Blvd, Ames, IA 50010 • +1-494-555-1699
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 2000)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Ames Percentiles
NPI #1134440886 • CBSA Regional • Rheumatology
CMS Medicare Part B utilization records credit Dr. Melissa Wells (MD, NPI 1134440886) at 3500 University Blvd in Ames with 79,787 annual clinical services (611 beneficiaries), corresponding to a -0.30σ regional deviation and mid-cohort balanced caseload (50th Ames percentile) with sub-specialty concentration in 94 Active CMS HCPCS Codes.
Fee-schedule auditing of NPI 1134440886 highlights 3963 annual claims for 99214 (50th Ames percentile; $45–$62 self-pay corridor) plus 1809 encounters under 20610 and 1292 under 96413.
Direct cash-pay transparency modeling sets Dr. Wells's baseline new-consult rate near $209.00 in Ames, IA (cash-pay accepted, hybrid in-clinic and telehealth video consults, 14-minute average reception wait).
From 3500 University Blvd in Ames (+1-494-555-1699), Dr. Wells, MD (26-year clinical track record) delivers 94 Active CMS HCPCS Codes care.
Compared against Ames, IA Rheumatology peers
79,787 annual services across 611 beneficiaries
Standard deviations from IA Rheumatology mean utilization
Top Billed HCPCS/CPT Procedures & GPCI Self-Pay Cash Benchmarks
| HCPCS | Clinical Procedure Description | Annual Volume | Local Pct | Est. Cash Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99214 | Autoimmune Arthritis & Biologic/DMARD Safety Evaluation | 3,963 | 50th | $45 – $62 |
| 20610 | Large Joint Synovial Arthrocentesis or Corticosteroid Injection | 1,809 | 47th | $36 – $51 |
| 96413 | Intravenous Biologic Infusion Therapy (First Hour) | 1,292 | 50th | $62 – $85 |
| 76881 | Complete Joint Synovitis High-Resolution Ultrasound | 862 | 49th | $47 – $65 |
| 99204 | New Patient Autoimmune & Rheumatology Diagnostic Workup | 689 | 50th | $62 – $85 |
| 96372 | Therapeutic Subcutaneous/Intramuscular Injection Administration (94 HCPCS billing breadth) | 71,171 | 50th | $45 – $65 |
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Dr. Melissa Wells, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Wells National Provider Identifier | NPI #1134440886 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (50010) |
| Dr. Wells Ames CMS Volume Rank | 50.00th Pct (79,787 CMS svcs; Z -0.297σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (IA Rheumatology) |
| 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 • 14 min lobby wait | 26 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.81/5 Listening • 4.43/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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