Dr. Maria Estela Martinez Escala, MD
5841 S Maryland Ave Ste Mc5067, Chicago, IL 60637 • +1-550-555-8373
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 2001)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Chicago Percentiles
NPI #1891257853 • CBSA 16980 • Dermatology
Anchored in Chicago, IL 60637, Dr. Maria Estela Martinez Escala, MD (NPI 1891257853) logged 679 annual procedures (focused low-volume boutique caseload (3.75th Chicago percentile), 1.86th IL percentile, -0.73σ) with sub-specialty concentration in 36 Active CMS HCPCS Codes.
Among 5 tracked CMS fee-schedule codes for Dr. Martinez Escala (averaging 2.1 services per beneficiary), 17000 (Cryotherapy Destruction of Premalignant Actinic Lesion) represents 34% of tracked volume (231 encounters), paired with 99213 (210x).
Self-pay new patient consultations with Dr. Martinez Escala (CPT 99204 GPCI-adjusted benchmark) estimate around $222.00 (community reported average: $222.00) with in-person clinic visits only, 21-minute average reception wait, and a 4.62/5 modern protocol openness score across 9 patient logs.
Clinical background for Dr. Martinez Escala (MD, NPI #1891257853) includes accredited doctoral training (2001, 25 yrs in practice) and dedicated on-site consultations at 5841 S Maryland Ave Ste Mc5067.
Compared against Chicago, IL Dermatology peers
679 annual services across 330 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 | 231 | 12th | $74 – $102 |
| 99213 | Focused Cutaneous & Dermoscopic Examination | 210 | 12th | $83 – $114 |
| 11102 | Tangential Diagnostic Skin Biopsy of Single Lesion | 129 | 12th | $109 – $150 |
| 11401 | Excision of Benign Cutaneous Lesion (0.6 to 1.0 cm) | 68 | 12th | $153 – $210 |
| 99203 | New Patient Full-Body Skin Cancer & Dermatology Evaluation | 41 | 12th | $118 – $162 |
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Dr. Maria Estela Martinez Escala, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Martinez Escala National Provider Identifier | NPI #1891257853 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (60637) |
| Dr. Martinez Escala Chicago CMS Volume Rank | 3.75th Pct (679 CMS svcs; Z -0.734σ) | 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 • 21 min lobby wait | 9 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.61/5 Listening • 4.62/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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