Dr. Fatema Photowala, MD
1221 N Highland Ave, Aurora, IL 60506 • +1-470-555-5925
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 2003)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Aurora Percentiles
NPI #1669674610 • CBSA Regional • Pulmonary Disease
Operating out of Aurora, IL (1221 N Highland Ave), Pulmonary Disease clinician Dr. Fatema Photowala, MD (accredited MD/DO training, 2003) maintains a mid-cohort balanced caseload (60th Aurora percentile) (41.33th IL percentile; Z-score -0.20σ across 1,377 documented services) with sub-specialty concentration in 32 Active CMS HCPCS Codes.
Dr. Photowala's longitudinal care intensity (2.4 billed units per patient across 570 individuals) centers on 99214 (560 annual units) and 94060 ($121–$165 cash range).
Uninsured and high-deductible cash patients visiting Dr. Fatema Photowala in Aurora (60506) face an estimated $218.00 initial evaluation fee at 1221 N Highland Ave (hybrid in-clinic and telehealth video consults; 11-minute average reception wait; bedside manner 4.86/5 from 17 verified reports).
NPI registry verification (#1669674610) confirms Dr. Fatema Photowala's MD standing serving CBSA 60506 with a 4.94/5 patient scorecard.
Compared against Aurora, IL Pulmonary Disease peers
1,377 annual services across 570 beneficiaries
Standard deviations from IL Pulmonary Disease 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 Pulmonary, Asthma & COPD Management | 560 | 60th | $185 – $253 |
| 94060 | Pre- & Post-Bronchodilator Spirometry Airflow Evaluation | 314 | 55th | $121 – $165 |
| 94729 | Alveolar Carbon Monoxide Diffusing Capacity (DLCO) | 232 | 55th | $109 – $150 |
| 95810 | Attended Sleep Apnea Polysomnography Interpretation | 150 | 60th | $338 – $463 |
| 99204 | Comprehensive New Patient Respiratory & Sleep Workup | 109 | 64th | $260 – $357 |
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Dr. Fatema Photowala, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Photowala National Provider Identifier | NPI #1669674610 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (60506) |
| Dr. Photowala Aurora CMS Volume Rank | 60.00th Pct (1,377 CMS svcs; Z -0.203σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (IL Pulmonary Disease) |
| Fair Cash-Pay New-Patient Benchmark | $218.00 (CPT 99204 GPCI Benchmark) | CMS Geographic Practice Cost Index (Aurora, IL) |
| Waiting-Room Wait Time & Cash Friendliness | $218.00 avg paid • 11 min lobby wait | 17 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.86/5 Listening • 4.75/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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