Dr. Stephen Carlson, MD
7950 N Shadeland Avenue, Suite 350, Indianapolis, IN 46250 • +1-305-555-8278
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 2000)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Indianapolis Percentiles
NPI #1699743518 • CBSA Regional • Gastroenterology
Statistical peer benchmarking across IN Gastroenterology providers positions Dr. Stephen Carlson, MD in Indianapolis at -0.56σ (35.71th city percentile / 31.62th state percentile, 401 Medicare beneficiaries), with clinical focus spanning 31 Active CMS HCPCS Codes.
Dr. Carlson's longitudinal care intensity (2.2 billed units per patient across 401 individuals) centers on 99214 (320 annual units) and 45380 ($348–$478 cash range).
For out-of-network patients contacting +1-305-555-8278, Dr. Carlson's practice posts a $209.00 GPCI self-pay consult estimate ($209.00 patient-logged median, 4.93/5 composite reality score over 20 submissions).
Spanning 26 years of clinical practice following 2000 graduation from medical training, Dr. Stephen Carlson integrates 31 Active CMS HCPCS Codes diagnostics for Indianapolis metro patients.
Compared against Indianapolis, IN Gastroenterology peers
866 annual services across 401 beneficiaries
Standard deviations from IN 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 | 320 | 35.71th | $145 – $198 |
| 45380 | Diagnostic Colonoscopy w/ Mucosal Tissue Biopsy | 217 | 40.71th | $348 – $478 |
| 43239 | Upper GI Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) w/ Biopsy | 182 | 36.71th | $289 – $396 |
| 45385 | Colonoscopy w/ Snare Polypectomy Lesion Removal | 87 | 38.71th | $388 – $532 |
| 99204 | New Patient Digestive & Hepatology Consultation | 61 | 38.71th | $204 – $279 |
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Dr. Stephen Carlson, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Carlson National Provider Identifier | NPI #1699743518 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (46250) |
| Dr. Carlson Indianapolis CMS Volume Rank | 35.71th Pct (866 CMS svcs; Z -0.559σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (IN Gastroenterology) |
| Fair Cash-Pay New-Patient Benchmark | $209.00 (CPT 99204 GPCI Benchmark) | CMS Geographic Practice Cost Index (Indianapolis, IN) |
| Waiting-Room Wait Time & Cash Friendliness | $209.00 avg paid • 16 min lobby wait | 20 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.75/5 Listening • 4.42/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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