Dr. Lu Chen, MD
676 N Saint Clair St Ste 1600, Chicago, IL 60611 • +1-630-555-4521
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 1993)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Chicago Percentiles
NPI #1124445077 • CBSA 16980 • Dermatology
Anchored in Chicago, IL 60611, Dr. Lu Chen, MD (NPI 1124445077) logged 3,653 annual procedures (upper-quartile active clinical volume (72.5th Chicago percentile), 59.68th IL percentile, -0.18σ) with sub-specialty concentration in 36 Active CMS HCPCS Codes.
Among 5 tracked CMS fee-schedule codes for Dr. Chen (averaging 2.2 services per beneficiary), 17000 (Cryotherapy Destruction of Premalignant Actinic Lesion) represents 34% of tracked volume (1242 encounters), paired with 99213 (1132x).
Uninsured and high-deductible cash patients visiting Dr. Lu Chen in Chicago (60611) face an estimated $222.00 initial evaluation fee at 676 N Saint Clair St Ste 1600 (hybrid in-clinic and telehealth video consults; 17-minute average reception wait; bedside manner 4.68/5 from 13 verified reports).
NPI registry verification (#1124445077) confirms Dr. Lu Chen's MD standing serving CBSA 16980 with a 4.70/5 patient scorecard.
Compared against Chicago, IL Dermatology peers
3,653 annual services across 1,668 beneficiaries
Standard deviations from IL 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 | 1,242 | 72.5th | $99 – $136 |
| 99213 | Focused Cutaneous & Dermoscopic Examination | 1,132 | 69.5th | $111 – $152 |
| 11102 | Tangential Diagnostic Skin Biopsy of Single Lesion | 694 | 74.5th | $146 – $200 |
| 11401 | Excision of Benign Cutaneous Lesion (0.6 to 1.0 cm) | 365 | 69.5th | $204 – $280 |
| 99203 | New Patient Full-Body Skin Cancer & Dermatology Evaluation | 219 | 71.5th | $158 – $216 |
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Dr. Lu Chen, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Chen National Provider Identifier | NPI #1124445077 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (60611) |
| Dr. Chen Chicago CMS Volume Rank | 72.50th Pct (3,653 CMS svcs; Z -0.181σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (IL Dermatology) |
| Fair Cash-Pay New-Patient Benchmark | $222.00 (CPT 99204 GPCI Benchmark) | CMS Geographic Practice Cost Index (Chicago, IL) |
| Waiting-Room Wait Time & Cash Friendliness | $222.00 avg paid • 17 min lobby wait | 13 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.68/5 Listening • 4.82/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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