Dr. Lo-Ku Chiang, MD
121 S Wilke Rd Ste 111, Arlington Heights, IL 60005 • +1-831-555-9972
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 2002)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Arlington Heights Percentiles
NPI #1386842557 • CBSA Regional • Nephrology
Within the Arlington Heights, IL (CBSA local) Nephrology cohort, Dr. Lo-Ku Chiang, MD with sub-specialty concentration in 21 Active CMS HCPCS Codes ranks at the 66.67th municipal percentile and 84.3th IL percentile (+0.39σ Z-score) based on 3,544 billed procedures for 519 patients.
Fee-schedule auditing of NPI 1386842557 highlights 1701 annual claims for 99214 (66.67th Arlington Heights percentile; $122–$168 self-pay corridor) plus 780 encounters under 90960 and 638 under 99215.
Uninsured and high-deductible cash patients visiting Dr. Lo-Ku Chiang in Arlington Heights (60005) face an estimated $218.00 initial evaluation fee at 121 S Wilke Rd Ste 111 (hybrid in-clinic and telehealth video consults; 12-minute average reception wait; bedside manner 4.85/5 from 4 verified reports).
Clinical background for Dr. Chiang (MD, NPI #1386842557) includes accredited doctoral training (2002, 24 yrs in practice) and virtual + in-office availability across IL.
Compared against Arlington Heights, IL Nephrology peers
3,544 annual services across 519 beneficiaries
Standard deviations from IL 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 | 1,701 | 66.67th | $122 – $168 |
| 90960 | Monthly Adult ESRD Renal Replacement Oversight | 780 | 66.67th | $245 – $335 |
| 99215 | High-Complexity Cardiorenal & Resistant Hypertension Visit | 638 | 66.67th | $178 – $244 |
| 99204 | New Patient Nephrology & Proteinuria Consultation | 425 | 71.67th | $168 – $230 |
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Dr. Lo-Ku Chiang, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Chiang National Provider Identifier | NPI #1386842557 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (60005) |
| Dr. Chiang Arlington Heights CMS Volume Rank | 66.67th Pct (3,544 CMS svcs; Z +0.389σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (IL Nephrology) |
| Fair Cash-Pay New-Patient Benchmark | $218.00 (CPT 99204 GPCI Benchmark) | CMS Geographic Practice Cost Index (Arlington Heights, IL) |
| Waiting-Room Wait Time & Cash Friendliness | $218.00 avg paid • 12 min lobby wait | 4 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.85/5 Listening • 4.62/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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