Dr. Aalok Patel, MD
7411 Lake St Ste 2110, River Forest, IL 60305 • +1-378-555-9720
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 1996)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & River Forest Percentiles
NPI #1700317658 • CBSA Regional • Orthopedic Surgery
Statistical peer benchmarking across IL Orthopedic Surgery providers positions Dr. Aalok Patel, MD in River Forest at +0.15σ (0th city percentile / 79.47th state percentile, 267 Medicare beneficiaries), with clinical focus spanning 85 Active CMS HCPCS Codes.
Procedural volume for Dr. Patel is led by HCPCS 99213 (Focused Orthopedic Joint & Spine Mobility Evaluation — 350 annual services, $36–$51 GPCI cash estimate), followed by CPT 20610 (Major Joint (Knee/Shoulder/Hip) Aspiration or Injection, 262/yr) and CPT 73562 (Radiologic Weight-Bearing 3-View Knee Examination, 184/yr).
Self-pay new patient consultations with Dr. Patel (CPT 99204 GPCI-adjusted benchmark) estimate around $218.00 (community reported average: $218.00) with hybrid in-clinic and telehealth video consults, 18-minute average reception wait, and a 4.87/5 modern protocol openness score across 4 patient logs.
Spanning 30 years of clinical practice following 1996 graduation from medical training, Dr. Aalok Patel integrates 85 Active CMS HCPCS Codes diagnostics for River Forest metro patients.
Compared against River Forest, IL Orthopedic Surgery peers
7,173 annual services across 267 beneficiaries
Standard deviations from IL Orthopedic Surgery mean utilization
Top Billed HCPCS/CPT Procedures & GPCI Self-Pay Cash Benchmarks
| HCPCS | Clinical Procedure Description | Annual Volume | Local Pct | Est. Cash Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99213 | Focused Orthopedic Joint & Spine Mobility Evaluation | 350 | 12th | $36 – $51 |
| 20610 | Major Joint (Knee/Shoulder/Hip) Aspiration or Injection | 262 | 12th | $39 – $54 |
| 73562 | Radiologic Weight-Bearing 3-View Knee Examination | 184 | 12th | $25 – $40 |
| 99203 | New Patient Musculoskeletal Injury & Surgical Triage | 107 | 12th | $52 – $71 |
| 27447 | Total Knee Arthroplasty Joint Reconstruction | 68 | 12th | $334 – $458 |
| 96372 | Therapeutic Subcutaneous/Intramuscular Injection Administration (85 HCPCS billing breadth) | 6,202 | 0th | $45 – $65 |
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Dr. Aalok Patel, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Patel National Provider Identifier | NPI #1700317658 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (60305) |
| Dr. Patel River Forest CMS Volume Rank | 0.00th Pct (7,173 CMS svcs; Z +0.147σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (IL Orthopedic Surgery) |
| Fair Cash-Pay New-Patient Benchmark | $218.00 (CPT 99204 GPCI Benchmark) | CMS Geographic Practice Cost Index (River Forest, IL) |
| Waiting-Room Wait Time & Cash Friendliness | $218.00 avg paid • 18 min lobby wait | 4 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.70/5 Listening • 4.87/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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