Dr. Sheldon Hirsch, MD
1717 S Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60616 • +1-691-555-7332
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 2011)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Chicago Percentiles
NPI #1174509020 • CBSA 16980 • Nephrology
CMS Medicare Part B utilization records credit Dr. Sheldon Hirsch (MD, NPI 1174509020) at 1717 S Wabash Ave in Chicago with 1,147 annual clinical services (280 beneficiaries), corresponding to a -0.58σ regional deviation and mid-cohort balanced caseload (43.55th Chicago percentile) with sub-specialty concentration in 16 Active CMS HCPCS Codes.
Procedural volume for Dr. Hirsch is led by HCPCS 99214 (Chronic Kidney Disease eGFR, uACR & Electrolyte Management — 551 annual services, $309–$423 GPCI cash estimate), followed by CPT 90960 (Monthly Adult ESRD Renal Replacement Oversight, 252/yr) and CPT 99215 (High-Complexity Cardiorenal & Resistant Hypertension Visit, 206/yr).
Cash-pay intake data for NPI 1174509020 (1717 S Wabash Ave, Chicago) indicates $222.00 typical out-of-pocket visit spend against a $222.00 locality benchmark, paired with 19-minute average reception wait and 4.75/5 biomarker openness.
NPI registry verification (#1174509020) confirms Dr. Sheldon Hirsch's MD standing serving CBSA 16980 with a 4.64/5 patient scorecard.
Compared against Chicago, IL Nephrology peers
1,147 annual services across 280 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 | 551 | 43.55th | $309 – $423 |
| 90960 | Monthly Adult ESRD Renal Replacement Oversight | 252 | 38.55th | $617 – $846 |
| 99215 | High-Complexity Cardiorenal & Resistant Hypertension Visit | 206 | 41.55th | $450 – $617 |
| 99204 | New Patient Nephrology & Proteinuria Consultation | 138 | 44.55th | $424 – $582 |
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Dr. Sheldon Hirsch, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Hirsch National Provider Identifier | NPI #1174509020 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (60616) |
| Dr. Hirsch Chicago CMS Volume Rank | 43.55th Pct (1,147 CMS svcs; Z -0.577σ) | 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 • 19 min lobby wait | 7 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.82/5 Listening • 4.75/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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