Dr. Paul Ackerman, MD
7447 W Talcott Ave Ste 340, Chicago, IL 60631 • +1-559-555-2843
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 1997)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Chicago Percentiles
NPI #1275762262 • CBSA 16980 • Neurosurgery
Statistical peer benchmarking across IL Neurosurgery providers positions Dr. Paul Ackerman, MD in Chicago at -0.01σ (71.43th city percentile / 76.67th state percentile, 385 Medicare beneficiaries), with clinical focus spanning 71 Active CMS HCPCS Codes.
Dr. Ackerman's longitudinal care intensity (3.5 billed units per patient across 385 individuals) centers on 99214 (613 annual units) and 99213 ($342–$469 cash range).
Self-pay new patient consultations with Dr. Ackerman (CPT 99204 GPCI-adjusted benchmark) estimate around $222.00 (community reported average: $222.00) with hybrid in-clinic and telehealth video consults, 19-minute average reception wait, and a 4.61/5 modern protocol openness score across 17 patient logs.
Spanning 29 years of clinical practice following 1997 graduation from medical training, Dr. Paul Ackerman integrates 71 Active CMS HCPCS Codes diagnostics for Chicago metro patients.
Compared against Chicago, IL Neurosurgery peers
1,362 annual services across 385 beneficiaries
Standard deviations from IL Neurosurgery mean utilization
Top Billed HCPCS/CPT Procedures & GPCI Self-Pay Cash Benchmarks
| HCPCS | Clinical Procedure Description | Annual Volume | Local Pct | Est. Cash Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99214 | Moderate-to-High Complexity Internal Medicine Follow-Up | 613 | 71.43th | $447 – $613 |
| 99213 | Established Preventive & Chronic Care Visit | 354 | 67.43th | $342 – $469 |
| 93000 | In-Office 12-Lead Resting Electrocardiogram | 177 | 75.43th | $163 – $224 |
| G0439 | Annual Preventive Wellness & Cardiometabolic Risk Assessment | 136 | 74.43th | $525 – $720 |
| 99204 | Comprehensive New Patient Internal Medicine Diagnostic Visit | 82 | 74.43th | $623 – $853 |
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Dr. Paul Ackerman, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Ackerman National Provider Identifier | NPI #1275762262 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (60631) |
| Dr. Ackerman Chicago CMS Volume Rank | 71.43th Pct (1,362 CMS svcs; Z -0.006σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (IL Neurosurgery) |
| 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 | 17 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.59/5 Listening • 4.61/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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