Dr. Tristan Blackburn, MD
3991 Dutchmans Ln Ste 208, Louisville, KY 40207 • +1-625-555-6625
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 2003)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Louisville Percentiles
NPI #1417176249 • CBSA Regional • Rheumatology
Statistical peer benchmarking across KY Rheumatology providers positions Dr. Tristan Blackburn, MD in Louisville at -0.71σ (12.5th city percentile / 5.41th state percentile, 154 Medicare beneficiaries), with clinical focus spanning 15 Active CMS HCPCS Codes.
Granular CPT/HCPCS billing distribution at 3991 Dutchmans Ln Ste 208 shows Dr. Tristan Blackburn's primary concentration in Autoimmune Arthritis & Biologic/DMARD Safety Evaluation (code 99214: 309x/yr, 12.5th local percentile) alongside Large Joint Synovial Arthrocentesis or Corticosteroid Injection (20610: 141x/yr, $77–$105).
Direct cash-pay transparency modeling sets Dr. Blackburn's baseline new-consult rate near $209.00 in Louisville, KY (cash-pay accepted, hybrid in-clinic and telehealth video consults, 11-minute average reception wait).
Clinical background for Dr. Blackburn (MD, NPI #1417176249) includes accredited doctoral training (2003, 23 yrs in practice) and virtual + in-office availability across KY.
Compared against Louisville, KY Rheumatology peers
672 annual services across 154 beneficiaries
Standard deviations from KY 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 | 309 | 12.5th | $97 – $133 |
| 20610 | Large Joint Synovial Arthrocentesis or Corticosteroid Injection | 141 | 14.5th | $77 – $105 |
| 96413 | Intravenous Biologic Infusion Therapy (First Hour) | 101 | 17.5th | $133 – $183 |
| 76881 | Complete Joint Synovitis High-Resolution Ultrasound | 67 | 15.5th | $101 – $138 |
| 99204 | New Patient Autoimmune & Rheumatology Diagnostic Workup | 54 | 12th | $133 – $183 |
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Dr. Tristan Blackburn, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Blackburn National Provider Identifier | NPI #1417176249 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (40207) |
| Dr. Blackburn Louisville CMS Volume Rank | 12.50th Pct (672 CMS svcs; Z -0.708σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (KY Rheumatology) |
| Fair Cash-Pay New-Patient Benchmark | $209.00 (CPT 99204 GPCI Benchmark) | CMS Geographic Practice Cost Index (Louisville, KY) |
| Waiting-Room Wait Time & Cash Friendliness | $209.00 avg paid • 11 min lobby wait | 17 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.65/5 Listening • 4.94/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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