Dr. Jim Yao, MD
314 Ridge Rd, Munster, IN 46321 • +1-404-555-6236
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 2014)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Munster Percentiles
NPI #1427028968 • CBSA Regional • Nephrology
Operating out of Munster, IN (314 Ridge Rd), Nephrology clinician Dr. Jim Yao, MD (accredited MD/DO training, 2014) maintains a focused low-volume boutique caseload (33.33th Munster percentile) (38.57th IN percentile; Z-score -0.31σ across 1,542 documented services) with sub-specialty concentration in 15 Active CMS HCPCS Codes.
Dr. Yao's longitudinal care intensity (9.5 billed units per patient across 163 individuals) centers on 99214 (740 annual units) and 90960 ($312–$428 cash range).
Self-pay new patient consultations with Dr. Yao (CPT 99204 GPCI-adjusted benchmark) estimate around $209.00 (community reported average: $209.00) with hybrid in-clinic and telehealth video consults, 12-minute average reception wait, and a 4.40/5 modern protocol openness score across 10 patient logs.
Clinical background for Dr. Yao (MD, NPI #1427028968) includes accredited doctoral training (2014, 12 yrs in practice) and virtual + in-office availability across IN.
Compared against Munster, IN Nephrology peers
1,542 annual services across 163 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 | 740 | 33.33th | $156 – $214 |
| 90960 | Monthly Adult ESRD Renal Replacement Oversight | 339 | 28.33th | $312 – $428 |
| 99215 | High-Complexity Cardiorenal & Resistant Hypertension Visit | 278 | 31.33th | $228 – $312 |
| 99204 | New Patient Nephrology & Proteinuria Consultation | 185 | 31.33th | $215 – $294 |
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Dr. Jim Yao, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Yao National Provider Identifier | NPI #1427028968 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (46321) |
| Dr. Yao Munster CMS Volume Rank | 33.33th Pct (1,542 CMS svcs; Z -0.310σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (IN Nephrology) |
| Fair Cash-Pay New-Patient Benchmark | $209.00 (CPT 99204 GPCI Benchmark) | CMS Geographic Practice Cost Index (Munster, IN) |
| Waiting-Room Wait Time & Cash Friendliness | $209.00 avg paid • 12 min lobby wait | 10 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.79/5 Listening • 4.40/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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