Dr. Paul Schmidt, MD
3901 Rainbow Blvd, 5026 Wescoe, Mailstop 2026, Kansas City, KS 66160 • +1-879-555-8679
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 2006)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Kansas City Percentiles
NPI #1972765808 • CBSA Regional • Rheumatology
Statistical peer benchmarking across KS Rheumatology providers positions Dr. Paul Schmidt, MD in Kansas City at -0.86σ (60th city percentile / 14.81th state percentile, 296 Medicare beneficiaries), with clinical focus spanning 17 Active CMS HCPCS Codes.
Dr. Schmidt's longitudinal care intensity (2.9 billed units per patient across 296 individuals) centers on 99214 (391 annual units) and 20610 ($94–$129 cash range).
At 3901 Rainbow Blvd, 5026 Wescoe, Mailstop 2026 (66160), Dr. Paul Schmidt, MD accommodates direct self-pay scheduling (hybrid in-clinic and telehealth video consults) at ~$209.00 per new consult (4.88/5 bedside rating).
Clinical background for Dr. Schmidt (MD, NPI #1972765808) includes accredited doctoral training (2006, 20 yrs in practice) and virtual + in-office availability across KS.
Compared against Kansas City, KS Rheumatology peers
851 annual services across 296 beneficiaries
Standard deviations from KS 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 | 391 | 60th | $119 – $163 |
| 20610 | Large Joint Synovial Arthrocentesis or Corticosteroid Injection | 179 | 56th | $94 – $129 |
| 96413 | Intravenous Biologic Infusion Therapy (First Hour) | 128 | 55th | $163 – $224 |
| 76881 | Complete Joint Synovitis High-Resolution Ultrasound | 85 | 55th | $124 – $169 |
| 99204 | New Patient Autoimmune & Rheumatology Diagnostic Workup | 68 | 56th | $163 – $224 |
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Dr. Paul Schmidt, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Schmidt National Provider Identifier | NPI #1972765808 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (66160) |
| Dr. Schmidt Kansas City CMS Volume Rank | 60.00th Pct (851 CMS svcs; Z -0.862σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (KS Rheumatology) |
| Fair Cash-Pay New-Patient Benchmark | $209.00 (CPT 99204 GPCI Benchmark) | CMS Geographic Practice Cost Index (Kansas City, KS) |
| Waiting-Room Wait Time & Cash Friendliness | $209.00 avg paid • 12 min lobby wait | 8 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.88/5 Listening • 4.61/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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