Dr. Sailaja Cheruku, MD
1025 S 6th St, Springfield, IL 62703 • +1-493-555-9424
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 1993)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Springfield Percentiles
NPI #1578659496 • CBSA Regional • Gastroenterology
Anchored in Springfield, IL 62703, Dr. Sailaja Cheruku, MD (NPI 1578659496) logged 993 annual procedures (focused low-volume boutique caseload (20th Springfield percentile), 36.22th IL percentile, -0.25σ) with sub-specialty concentration in 31 Active CMS HCPCS Codes.
Granular CPT/HCPCS billing distribution at 1025 S 6th St shows Dr. Sailaja Cheruku's primary concentration in Established Gastroenterology, GERD & IBD Evaluation (code 99214: 367x/yr, 20th local percentile) alongside Diagnostic Colonoscopy w/ Mucosal Tissue Biopsy (45380: 248x/yr, $484–$664).
At 1025 S 6th St (62703), Dr. Sailaja Cheruku, MD accommodates direct self-pay scheduling (hybrid in-clinic and telehealth video consults) at ~$218.00 per new consult (4.72/5 bedside rating).
Clinical background for Dr. Cheruku (MD, NPI #1578659496) includes accredited doctoral training (1993, 33 yrs in practice) and virtual + in-office availability across IL.
Compared against Springfield, IL Gastroenterology peers
993 annual services across 423 beneficiaries
Standard deviations from IL Gastroenterology 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 Gastroenterology, GERD & IBD Evaluation | 367 | 20th | $201 – $276 |
| 45380 | Diagnostic Colonoscopy w/ Mucosal Tissue Biopsy | 248 | 22th | $484 – $664 |
| 43239 | Upper GI Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) w/ Biopsy | 209 | 25th | $402 – $551 |
| 45385 | Colonoscopy w/ Snare Polypectomy Lesion Removal | 99 | 25th | $539 – $739 |
| 99204 | New Patient Digestive & Hepatology Consultation | 70 | 18th | $283 – $388 |
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Dr. Sailaja Cheruku, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Cheruku National Provider Identifier | NPI #1578659496 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (62703) |
| Dr. Cheruku Springfield CMS Volume Rank | 20.00th Pct (993 CMS svcs; Z -0.252σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (IL Gastroenterology) |
| Fair Cash-Pay New-Patient Benchmark | $218.00 (CPT 99204 GPCI Benchmark) | CMS Geographic Practice Cost Index (Springfield, IL) |
| Waiting-Room Wait Time & Cash Friendliness | $218.00 avg paid • 19 min lobby wait | 19 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.72/5 Listening • 4.75/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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