Dr. Shashi Bellam, MD
1000 Central St Ste 615, Evanston, IL 60201 • +1-222-555-1439
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 1996)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Evanston Percentiles
NPI #1053338871 • CBSA Regional • Pulmonary Disease
Within the Evanston, IL (CBSA local) Pulmonary Disease cohort, Dr. Shashi Bellam, MD with sub-specialty concentration in 26 Active CMS HCPCS Codes ranks at the 28.57th municipal percentile and 38.01th IL percentile (-0.22σ Z-score) based on 1,306 billed procedures for 485 patients.
Granular CPT/HCPCS billing distribution at 1000 Central St Ste 615 shows Dr. Shashi Bellam's primary concentration in Established Pulmonary, Asthma & COPD Management (code 99214: 535x/yr, 28.57th local percentile) alongside Pre- & Post-Bronchodilator Spirometry Airflow Evaluation (94060: 300x/yr, $86–$118).
Direct cash-pay transparency modeling sets Dr. Bellam's baseline new-consult rate near $218.00 in Evanston, IL (cash-pay accepted, hybrid in-clinic and telehealth video consults, 22-minute average reception wait).
Credentialed as an MD specialist with 30 years post-graduation experience since completing medical school at an LCME/COCA institution (1996), Dr. Bellam coordinates 26 Active CMS HCPCS Codes workups from 1000 Central St Ste 615 (+1-222-555-1439).
Compared against Evanston, IL Pulmonary Disease peers
1,306 annual services across 485 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 | 535 | 28.57th | $132 – $180 |
| 94060 | Pre- & Post-Bronchodilator Spirometry Airflow Evaluation | 300 | 25.57th | $86 – $118 |
| 94729 | Alveolar Carbon Monoxide Diffusing Capacity (DLCO) | 222 | 32.57th | $78 – $107 |
| 95810 | Attended Sleep Apnea Polysomnography Interpretation | 144 | 32.57th | $240 – $329 |
| 99204 | Comprehensive New Patient Respiratory & Sleep Workup | 104 | 23.57th | $185 – $254 |
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Dr. Shashi Bellam, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Bellam National Provider Identifier | NPI #1053338871 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (60201) |
| Dr. Bellam Evanston CMS Volume Rank | 28.57th Pct (1,306 CMS svcs; Z -0.219σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (IL Pulmonary Disease) |
| Fair Cash-Pay New-Patient Benchmark | $218.00 (CPT 99204 GPCI Benchmark) | CMS Geographic Practice Cost Index (Evanston, IL) |
| Waiting-Room Wait Time & Cash Friendliness | $218.00 avg paid • 22 min lobby wait | 10 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.82/5 Listening • 4.65/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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