Dr. Michael Blaess, DO
1350 Des Moines St Ste 110, Des Moines, IA 50309 • +1-614-555-4874
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 2003)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Des Moines Percentiles
NPI #1730197476 • CBSA Regional • Family Practice
Statistical peer benchmarking across IA Family Practice providers positions Dr. Michael Blaess, DO in Des Moines at -0.38σ (55.88th city percentile / 39.73th state percentile, 178 Medicare beneficiaries), with clinical focus spanning 43 Active CMS HCPCS Codes.
Dr. Blaess's longitudinal care intensity (9.6 billed units per patient across 178 individuals) centers on 99214 (597 annual units) and 99213 ($71–$97 cash range).
Uninsured and high-deductible cash patients visiting Dr. Michael Blaess in Des Moines (50309) face an estimated $209.00 initial evaluation fee at 1350 Des Moines St Ste 110 (hybrid in-clinic and telehealth video consults; 15-minute average reception wait; bedside manner 4.94/5 from 5 verified reports).
NPI registry verification (#1730197476) confirms Dr. Michael Blaess's DO standing serving CBSA 50309 with a 4.54/5 patient scorecard.
Compared against Des Moines, IA Family Practice peers
1,700 annual services across 178 beneficiaries
Standard deviations from IA Family Practice mean utilization
Top Billed HCPCS/CPT Procedures & GPCI Self-Pay Cash Benchmarks
| HCPCS | Clinical Procedure Description | Annual Volume | Local Pct | Est. Cash Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99214 | Comprehensive Primary Care & Chronic Protocol Management | 597 | 55.88th | $92 – $126 |
| 99213 | Focused Acute & Preventive Primary Care Evaluation | 441 | 52.88th | $71 – $97 |
| G0439 | Annual Wellness Biomarker & Preventive Screening Visit | 171 | 50.88th | $106 – $145 |
| 36415 | Routine Venipuncture Blood Biomarker Collection | 128 | 59.88th | $25 – $40 |
| 99204 | New Patient Primary Care Intake & Diagnostic Plan | 85 | 53.88th | $127 – $174 |
| 96372 | Therapeutic Subcutaneous/Intramuscular Injection Administration (43 HCPCS billing breadth) | 279 | 55.88th | $83 – $120 |
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Dr. Michael Blaess, DO Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Blaess National Provider Identifier | NPI #1730197476 (DO) | CMS NPPES Registry (50309) |
| Dr. Blaess Des Moines CMS Volume Rank | 55.88th Pct (1,700 CMS svcs; Z -0.383σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (IA Family Practice) |
| Fair Cash-Pay New-Patient Benchmark | $209.00 (CPT 99204 GPCI Benchmark) | CMS Geographic Practice Cost Index (Des Moines, IA) |
| Waiting-Room Wait Time & Cash Friendliness | $209.00 avg paid • 15 min lobby wait | 5 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.94/5 Listening • 4.82/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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