Dr. Vanessa Alvarez, MD
1710 N Randall Rd Ste 260, Elgin, IL 60123 • +1-677-555-4085
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 2011)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Elgin Percentiles
NPI #1023034196 • CBSA Regional • Pulmonary Disease
Operating out of Elgin, IL (1710 N Randall Rd Ste 260), Pulmonary Disease clinician Dr. Vanessa Alvarez, MD (accredited MD/DO training, 2011) maintains a focused low-volume boutique caseload (0th Elgin percentile) (8.86th IL percentile; Z-score -0.34σ across 765 documented services) with sub-specialty concentration in 31 Active CMS HCPCS Codes.
Among 5 tracked CMS fee-schedule codes for Dr. Alvarez (averaging 2.8 services per beneficiary), 99214 (Established Pulmonary, Asthma & COPD Management) represents 41% of tracked volume (314 encounters), paired with 94060 (176x).
Self-pay new patient consultations with Dr. Alvarez (CPT 99204 GPCI-adjusted benchmark) estimate around $218.00 (community reported average: $218.00) with hybrid in-clinic and telehealth video consults, 16-minute average reception wait, and a 4.55/5 modern protocol openness score across 10 patient logs.
Patients evaluating Dr. Vanessa Alvarez in ZIP 60123 note 15 years of post-doctoral tenure (null, 2011) alongside 2.8 annual CMS procedures per patient.
Compared against Elgin, IL Pulmonary Disease peers
765 annual services across 269 beneficiaries
Standard deviations from IL Pulmonary Disease mean utilization
Top Billed HCPCS/CPT Procedures & GPCI Self-Pay Cash Benchmarks
| HCPCS | Clinical Procedure Description | Annual Volume | Local Pct | Est. Cash Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99214 | Established Pulmonary, Asthma & COPD Management | 314 | 12th | $184 – $252 |
| 94060 | Pre- & Post-Bronchodilator Spirometry Airflow Evaluation | 176 | 12th | $120 – $164 |
| 94729 | Alveolar Carbon Monoxide Diffusing Capacity (DLCO) | 130 | 12th | $109 – $149 |
| 95810 | Attended Sleep Apnea Polysomnography Interpretation | 84 | 12th | $336 – $460 |
| 99204 | Comprehensive New Patient Respiratory & Sleep Workup | 61 | 12th | $259 – $355 |
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Dr. Vanessa Alvarez, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Alvarez National Provider Identifier | NPI #1023034196 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (60123) |
| Dr. Alvarez Elgin CMS Volume Rank | 0.00th Pct (765 CMS svcs; Z -0.342σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (IL Pulmonary Disease) |
| Fair Cash-Pay New-Patient Benchmark | $218.00 (CPT 99204 GPCI Benchmark) | CMS Geographic Practice Cost Index (Elgin, IL) |
| Waiting-Room Wait Time & Cash Friendliness | $218.00 avg paid • 16 min lobby wait | 10 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.76/5 Listening • 4.55/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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