Dr. Faraaz Zafar, MD
6000 University Ave Ste 350, West Des Moines, IA 50266 • +1-713-555-6474
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 2015)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & West Des Moines Percentiles
NPI #1235792912 • CBSA Regional • Dermatology
Dr. Faraaz Zafar, MD (NPI #1235792912) practices Dermatology in West Des Moines, IA (50266) with sub-specialty concentration in 59 Active CMS HCPCS Codes, recording 2,583 annual CMS services across 430 distinct beneficiaries—placing this practice as a focused low-volume boutique caseload (0th West Des Moines percentile) (-0.53σ vs IA state mean, 31.82th statewide percentile).
Among 5 tracked CMS fee-schedule codes for Dr. Zafar (averaging 6.0 services per beneficiary), 17000 (Cryotherapy Destruction of Premalignant Actinic Lesion) represents 34% of tracked volume (878 encounters), paired with 99213 (801x).
For out-of-network patients contacting +1-713-555-6474, Dr. Zafar's practice posts a $209.00 GPCI self-pay consult estimate ($209.00 patient-logged median, 4.85/5 composite reality score over 20 submissions).
Spanning 11 years of clinical practice following 2015 graduation from medical training, Dr. Faraaz Zafar integrates 59 Active CMS HCPCS Codes diagnostics for West Des Moines metro patients.
Compared against West Des Moines, IA Dermatology peers
2,583 annual services across 430 beneficiaries
Standard deviations from IA Dermatology mean utilization
Top Billed HCPCS/CPT Procedures & GPCI Self-Pay Cash Benchmarks
| HCPCS | Clinical Procedure Description | Annual Volume | Local Pct | Est. Cash Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17000 | Cryotherapy Destruction of Premalignant Actinic Lesion | 878 | 12th | $53 – $73 |
| 99213 | Focused Cutaneous & Dermoscopic Examination | 801 | 12th | $60 – $82 |
| 11102 | Tangential Diagnostic Skin Biopsy of Single Lesion | 491 | 12th | $79 – $108 |
| 11401 | Excision of Benign Cutaneous Lesion (0.6 to 1.0 cm) | 258 | 12th | $110 – $151 |
| 99203 | New Patient Full-Body Skin Cancer & Dermatology Evaluation | 155 | 12th | $85 – $116 |
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Dr. Faraaz Zafar, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Zafar National Provider Identifier | NPI #1235792912 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (50266) |
| Dr. Zafar West Des Moines CMS Volume Rank | 0.00th Pct (2,583 CMS svcs; Z -0.525σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (IA Dermatology) |
| Fair Cash-Pay New-Patient Benchmark | $209.00 (CPT 99204 GPCI Benchmark) | CMS Geographic Practice Cost Index (West Des Moines, IA) |
| Waiting-Room Wait Time & Cash Friendliness | $209.00 avg paid • 16 min lobby wait | 20 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.75/5 Listening • 4.57/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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