Dr. Mehul Bhalja, MD
3311 Prescott Rd Ste 112, Alexandria, LA 71301 • +1-698-555-8478
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 2009)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Alexandria Percentiles
NPI #1790031276 • CBSA Regional • Cardiology
Statistical peer benchmarking across LA Cardiology providers positions Dr. Mehul Bhalja, MD in Alexandria at -0.24σ (22.22th city percentile / 52.85th state percentile, 843 Medicare beneficiaries), with clinical focus spanning 101 Active CMS HCPCS Codes.
Procedural volume for Dr. Bhalja is led by HCPCS 99214 (Established Cardiology Consultation & Hemodynamic Review — 1195 annual services, $167–$229 GPCI cash estimate), followed by CPT 93000 (12-Lead Resting Electrocardiogram (ECG) w/ Interpretation, 881/yr) and CPT 93306 (Complete Transthoracic Echocardiography w/ Doppler & Color Flow, 566/yr).
Cash-pay intake data for NPI 1790031276 (3311 Prescott Rd Ste 112, Alexandria) indicates $209.00 typical out-of-pocket visit spend against a $209.00 locality benchmark, paired with 11-minute average reception wait and 4.61/5 biomarker openness.
From 3311 Prescott Rd Ste 112 in Alexandria (+1-698-555-8478), Dr. Bhalja, MD (17-year clinical track record) delivers 101 Active CMS HCPCS Codes care.
Compared against Alexandria, LA Cardiology peers
3,303 annual services across 843 beneficiaries
Standard deviations from LA Cardiology 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 Cardiology Consultation & Hemodynamic Review | 1,195 | 22.22th | $167 – $229 |
| 93000 | 12-Lead Resting Electrocardiogram (ECG) w/ Interpretation | 881 | 27.22th | $65 – $90 |
| 93306 | Complete Transthoracic Echocardiography w/ Doppler & Color Flow | 566 | 20.22th | $312 – $428 |
| 93224 | 24-Hour Ambulatory ECG Rhythm Monitoring & Analysis | 315 | 27.22th | $196 – $269 |
| 99204 | Comprehensive New Patient Cardiovascular Risk Evaluation | 189 | 17.22th | $240 – $328 |
| 96372 | Therapeutic Subcutaneous/Intramuscular Injection Administration (101 HCPCS billing breadth) | 157 | 22.22th | $151 – $219 |
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Dr. Mehul Bhalja, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Bhalja National Provider Identifier | NPI #1790031276 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (71301) |
| Dr. Bhalja Alexandria CMS Volume Rank | 22.22th Pct (3,303 CMS svcs; Z -0.239σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (LA Cardiology) |
| Fair Cash-Pay New-Patient Benchmark | $209.00 (CPT 99204 GPCI Benchmark) | CMS Geographic Practice Cost Index (Alexandria, LA) |
| Waiting-Room Wait Time & Cash Friendliness | $209.00 avg paid • 11 min lobby wait | 5 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.76/5 Listening • 4.61/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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