Dr. Saad Tariq, MD
5875 E Riverside Blvd, Rockford, IL 61114 • +1-859-555-1873
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 1996)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Rockford Percentiles
NPI #1497098636 • CBSA Regional • Rheumatology
Statistical peer benchmarking across IL Rheumatology providers positions Dr. Saad Tariq, MD in Rockford at +0.54σ (33.33th city percentile / 80.85th state percentile, 834 Medicare beneficiaries), with clinical focus spanning 63 Active CMS HCPCS Codes.
Procedural volume for Dr. Tariq is led by HCPCS 99214 (Autoimmune Arthritis & Biologic/DMARD Safety Evaluation — 1273 annual services, $47–$65 GPCI cash estimate), followed by CPT 20610 (Large Joint Synovial Arthrocentesis or Corticosteroid Injection, 581/yr) and CPT 96413 (Intravenous Biologic Infusion Therapy (First Hour), 415/yr).
Self-pay new patient consultations with Dr. Tariq (CPT 99204 GPCI-adjusted benchmark) estimate around $218.00 (community reported average: $218.00) with hybrid in-clinic and telehealth video consults, 9-minute average reception wait, and a 4.86/5 modern protocol openness score across 13 patient logs.
Spanning 30 years of clinical practice following 1996 graduation from medical training, Dr. Saad Tariq integrates 63 Active CMS HCPCS Codes diagnostics for Rockford metro patients.
Compared against Rockford, IL Rheumatology peers
98,860 annual services across 834 beneficiaries
Standard deviations from IL Rheumatology mean utilization
Top Billed HCPCS/CPT Procedures & GPCI Self-Pay Cash Benchmarks
| HCPCS | Clinical Procedure Description | Annual Volume | Local Pct | Est. Cash Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99214 | Autoimmune Arthritis & Biologic/DMARD Safety Evaluation | 1,273 | 33.33th | $47 – $65 |
| 20610 | Large Joint Synovial Arthrocentesis or Corticosteroid Injection | 581 | 31.33th | $37 – $52 |
| 96413 | Intravenous Biologic Infusion Therapy (First Hour) | 415 | 38.33th | $65 – $89 |
| 76881 | Complete Joint Synovitis High-Resolution Ultrasound | 277 | 34.33th | $49 – $67 |
| 99204 | New Patient Autoimmune & Rheumatology Diagnostic Workup | 221 | 30.33th | $65 – $89 |
| 96372 | Therapeutic Subcutaneous/Intramuscular Injection Administration (63 HCPCS billing breadth) | 96,093 | 33.33th | $45 – $65 |
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Dr. Saad Tariq, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Tariq National Provider Identifier | NPI #1497098636 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (61114) |
| Dr. Tariq Rockford CMS Volume Rank | 33.33th Pct (98,860 CMS svcs; Z +0.539σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (IL Rheumatology) |
| Fair Cash-Pay New-Patient Benchmark | $218.00 (CPT 99204 GPCI Benchmark) | CMS Geographic Practice Cost Index (Rockford, IL) |
| Waiting-Room Wait Time & Cash Friendliness | $218.00 avg paid • 9 min lobby wait | 13 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.95/5 Listening • 4.86/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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