Dr. Samuel Saltzberg, MD
1725 W Harrison St, Suite 161, Chicago, IL 60612 • +1-506-555-6622
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 1994)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Chicago Percentiles
NPI #1629187703 • CBSA 16980 • Nephrology
Within the Chicago, IL (CBSA 16980) Nephrology cohort, Dr. Samuel Saltzberg, MD with sub-specialty concentration in 16 Active CMS HCPCS Codes ranks at the 62.9th municipal percentile and 31.06th IL percentile (-0.41σ Z-score) based on 1,570 billed procedures for 347 patients.
Procedural volume for Dr. Saltzberg is led by HCPCS 99214 (Chronic Kidney Disease eGFR, uACR & Electrolyte Management — 754 annual services, $168–$231 GPCI cash estimate), followed by CPT 90960 (Monthly Adult ESRD Renal Replacement Oversight, 345/yr) and CPT 99215 (High-Complexity Cardiorenal & Resistant Hypertension Visit, 283/yr).
Self-pay new patient consultations with Dr. Saltzberg (CPT 99204 GPCI-adjusted benchmark) estimate around $222.00 (community reported average: $222.00) with hybrid in-clinic and telehealth video consults, 10-minute average reception wait, and a 4.53/5 modern protocol openness score across 26 patient logs.
Credentialed as an MD specialist with 32 years post-graduation experience since completing medical school at an LCME/COCA institution (1994), Dr. Saltzberg coordinates 16 Active CMS HCPCS Codes workups from 1725 W Harrison St, Suite 161 (+1-506-555-6622).
Compared against Chicago, IL Nephrology peers
1,570 annual services across 347 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 | 754 | 62.9th | $168 – $231 |
| 90960 | Monthly Adult ESRD Renal Replacement Oversight | 345 | 58.9th | $337 – $461 |
| 99215 | High-Complexity Cardiorenal & Resistant Hypertension Visit | 283 | 60.9th | $245 – $336 |
| 99204 | New Patient Nephrology & Proteinuria Consultation | 188 | 62.9th | $231 – $317 |
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Dr. Samuel Saltzberg, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Saltzberg National Provider Identifier | NPI #1629187703 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (60612) |
| Dr. Saltzberg Chicago CMS Volume Rank | 62.90th Pct (1,570 CMS svcs; Z -0.407σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (IL Nephrology) |
| 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 • 10 min lobby wait | 26 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.84/5 Listening • 4.53/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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