Dr. Maher Ajam, MD
9229 Taft St, Merrillville, IN 46410 • +1-678-555-6183
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 2014)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Merrillville Percentiles
NPI #1548265135 • CBSA Regional • Nephrology
Anchored in Merrillville, IN 46410, Dr. Maher Ajam, MD (NPI 1548265135) logged 2,256 annual procedures (mid-cohort balanced caseload (50th Merrillville percentile), 71.43th IN percentile, +0.03σ) with sub-specialty concentration in 18 Active CMS HCPCS Codes.
Among 4 tracked CMS fee-schedule codes for Dr. Ajam (averaging 3.9 services per beneficiary), 99214 (Chronic Kidney Disease eGFR, uACR & Electrolyte Management) represents 48% of tracked volume (1083 encounters), paired with 90960 (496x).
At 9229 Taft St (46410), Dr. Maher Ajam, MD accommodates direct self-pay scheduling (hybrid in-clinic and telehealth video consults) at ~$209.00 per new consult (4.67/5 bedside rating).
From 9229 Taft St in Merrillville (+1-678-555-6183), Dr. Ajam, MD (12-year clinical track record) delivers 18 Active CMS HCPCS Codes care.
Compared against Merrillville, IN Nephrology peers
2,256 annual services across 573 beneficiaries
Standard deviations from IN Nephrology mean utilization
Top Billed HCPCS/CPT Procedures & GPCI Self-Pay Cash Benchmarks
| HCPCS | Clinical Procedure Description | Annual Volume | Local Pct | Est. Cash Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99214 | Chronic Kidney Disease eGFR, uACR & Electrolyte Management | 1,083 | 50th | $212 – $291 |
| 90960 | Monthly Adult ESRD Renal Replacement Oversight | 496 | 55th | $425 – $582 |
| 99215 | High-Complexity Cardiorenal & Resistant Hypertension Visit | 406 | 54th | $310 – $425 |
| 99204 | New Patient Nephrology & Proteinuria Consultation | 271 | 53th | $292 – $400 |
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Dr. Maher Ajam, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Ajam National Provider Identifier | NPI #1548265135 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (46410) |
| Dr. Ajam Merrillville CMS Volume Rank | 50.00th Pct (2,256 CMS svcs; Z +0.034σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (IN Nephrology) |
| Fair Cash-Pay New-Patient Benchmark | $209.00 (CPT 99204 GPCI Benchmark) | CMS Geographic Practice Cost Index (Merrillville, IN) |
| Waiting-Room Wait Time & Cash Friendliness | $209.00 avg paid • 14 min lobby wait | 10 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.67/5 Listening • 4.51/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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