Dr. Sylvester Barnes, MD
900 S Clark St Apt 1801, Chicago, IL 60605 • +1-242-555-5521
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 2010)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Chicago Percentiles
NPI #1487882791 • CBSA 16980 • Nephrology
Statistical peer benchmarking across IL Nephrology providers positions Dr. Sylvester Barnes, MD in Chicago at -0.77σ (3.23th city percentile / 1.37th state percentile, 239 Medicare beneficiaries), with clinical focus spanning 21 Active CMS HCPCS Codes.
Procedural volume for Dr. Barnes is led by HCPCS 99214 (Chronic Kidney Disease eGFR, uACR & Electrolyte Management — 319 annual services, $327–$448 GPCI cash estimate), followed by CPT 90960 (Monthly Adult ESRD Renal Replacement Oversight, 146/yr) and CPT 99215 (High-Complexity Cardiorenal & Resistant Hypertension Visit, 120/yr).
Self-pay new patient consultations with Dr. Barnes (CPT 99204 GPCI-adjusted benchmark) estimate around $222.00 (community reported average: $222.00) with in-person clinic visits only, 13-minute average reception wait, and a 4.49/5 modern protocol openness score across 21 patient logs.
NPI registry verification (#1487882791) confirms Dr. Sylvester Barnes's MD standing serving CBSA 16980 with a 4.58/5 patient scorecard.
Compared against Chicago, IL Nephrology peers
664 annual services across 239 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 | 319 | 12th | $327 – $448 |
| 90960 | Monthly Adult ESRD Renal Replacement Oversight | 146 | 12th | $654 – $897 |
| 99215 | High-Complexity Cardiorenal & Resistant Hypertension Visit | 120 | 12th | $477 – $654 |
| 99204 | New Patient Nephrology & Proteinuria Consultation | 80 | 12th | $450 – $617 |
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Dr. Sylvester Barnes, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Barnes National Provider Identifier | NPI #1487882791 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (60605) |
| Dr. Barnes Chicago CMS Volume Rank | 3.23th Pct (664 CMS svcs; Z -0.772σ) | 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 • 13 min lobby wait | 21 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.57/5 Listening • 4.49/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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