Dr. Shima Ghavimi, MD
1015 S Hackett Rd, Waterloo, IA 50701 • +1-831-555-1084
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 1992)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Waterloo Percentiles
NPI #1811316458 • CBSA Regional • Gastroenterology
Within the Waterloo, IA (CBSA local) Gastroenterology cohort, Dr. Shima Ghavimi, MD with sub-specialty concentration in 33 Active CMS HCPCS Codes ranks at the 0th municipal percentile and 1.96th IA percentile (-1.18σ Z-score) based on 681 billed procedures for 314 patients.
Procedural volume for Dr. Ghavimi is led by HCPCS 99214 (Established Gastroenterology, GERD & IBD Evaluation — 252 annual services, $209–$287 GPCI cash estimate), followed by CPT 45380 (Diagnostic Colonoscopy w/ Mucosal Tissue Biopsy, 170/yr) and CPT 43239 (Upper GI Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) w/ Biopsy, 143/yr).
Uninsured and high-deductible cash patients visiting Dr. Shima Ghavimi in Waterloo (50701) face an estimated $209.00 initial evaluation fee at 1015 S Hackett Rd (in-person clinic visits only; 13-minute average reception wait; bedside manner 4.88/5 from 9 verified reports).
NPI registry verification (#1811316458) confirms Dr. Shima Ghavimi's MD standing serving CBSA 50701 with a 4.62/5 patient scorecard.
Compared against Waterloo, IA Gastroenterology peers
681 annual services across 314 beneficiaries
Standard deviations from IA Gastroenterology mean utilization
Top Billed HCPCS/CPT Procedures & GPCI Self-Pay Cash Benchmarks
| HCPCS | Clinical Procedure Description | Annual Volume | Local Pct | Est. Cash Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99214 | Established Gastroenterology, GERD & IBD Evaluation | 252 | 12th | $209 – $287 |
| 45380 | Diagnostic Colonoscopy w/ Mucosal Tissue Biopsy | 170 | 12th | $504 – $691 |
| 43239 | Upper GI Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) w/ Biopsy | 143 | 12th | $419 – $574 |
| 45385 | Colonoscopy w/ Snare Polypectomy Lesion Removal | 68 | 12th | $561 – $769 |
| 99204 | New Patient Digestive & Hepatology Consultation | 48 | 12th | $295 – $404 |
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Dr. Shima Ghavimi, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Ghavimi National Provider Identifier | NPI #1811316458 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (50701) |
| Dr. Ghavimi Waterloo CMS Volume Rank | 0.00th Pct (681 CMS svcs; Z -1.184σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (IA Gastroenterology) |
| Fair Cash-Pay New-Patient Benchmark | $209.00 (CPT 99204 GPCI Benchmark) | CMS Geographic Practice Cost Index (Waterloo, IA) |
| Waiting-Room Wait Time & Cash Friendliness | $209.00 avg paid • 13 min lobby wait | 9 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.88/5 Listening • 4.64/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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