Dr. Lisa Kowalski, MD
300 N Maple St, Effingham, IL 62401 • +1-572-555-4316
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 2006)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Effingham Percentiles
NPI #1295766772 • CBSA Regional • General Surgery
Operating out of Effingham, IL (300 N Maple St), General Surgery clinician Dr. Lisa Kowalski, MD (accredited MD/DO training, 2006) maintains a focused low-volume boutique caseload (0th Effingham percentile) (14.63th IL percentile; Z-score -0.26σ across 679 documented services) with sub-specialty concentration in 66 Active CMS HCPCS Codes.
Procedural volume for Dr. Kowalski is led by HCPCS 99214 (Moderate-to-High Complexity Internal Medicine Follow-Up — 306 annual services, $223–$305 GPCI cash estimate), followed by CPT 99213 (Established Preventive & Chronic Care Visit, 177/yr) and CPT 93000 (In-Office 12-Lead Resting Electrocardiogram, 88/yr).
Uninsured and high-deductible cash patients visiting Dr. Lisa Kowalski in Effingham (62401) face an estimated $218.00 initial evaluation fee at 300 N Maple St (hybrid in-clinic and telehealth video consults; 15-minute average reception wait; bedside manner 4.94/5 from 5 verified reports).
Credentialed as an MD specialist with 20 years post-graduation experience since completing medical school at an LCME/COCA institution (2006), Dr. Kowalski coordinates 66 Active CMS HCPCS Codes workups from 300 N Maple St (+1-572-555-4316).
Compared against Effingham, IL General Surgery peers
679 annual services across 315 beneficiaries
Standard deviations from IL General Surgery 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 | 306 | 12th | $223 – $305 |
| 99213 | Established Preventive & Chronic Care Visit | 177 | 12th | $170 – $233 |
| 93000 | In-Office 12-Lead Resting Electrocardiogram | 88 | 12th | $81 – $111 |
| G0439 | Annual Preventive Wellness & Cardiometabolic Risk Assessment | 68 | 12th | $261 – $358 |
| 99204 | Comprehensive New Patient Internal Medicine Diagnostic Visit | 41 | 12th | $310 – $424 |
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Dr. Lisa Kowalski, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Kowalski National Provider Identifier | NPI #1295766772 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (62401) |
| Dr. Kowalski Effingham CMS Volume Rank | 0.00th Pct (679 CMS svcs; Z -0.260σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (IL General Surgery) |
| Fair Cash-Pay New-Patient Benchmark | $218.00 (CPT 99204 GPCI Benchmark) | CMS Geographic Practice Cost Index (Effingham, IL) |
| Waiting-Room Wait Time & Cash Friendliness | $218.00 avg paid • 15 min lobby wait | 5 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.94/5 Listening • 4.78/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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