Dr. Karen Smith, MD
461 Heymann Blvd, Lafayette, LA 70503 • +1-560-555-6056
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 2012)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Lafayette Percentiles
NPI #1942293329 • CBSA Regional • Internal Medicine
Within the Lafayette, LA (CBSA local) Internal Medicine cohort, Dr. Karen Smith, MD with sub-specialty concentration in 34 Active CMS HCPCS Codes ranks at the 35.71th municipal percentile and 49.63th LA percentile (-0.24σ Z-score) based on 1,502 billed procedures for 189 patients.
Among 6 tracked CMS fee-schedule codes for Dr. Smith (averaging 7.9 services per beneficiary), 99214 (Moderate-to-High Complexity Internal Medicine Follow-Up) represents 42% of tracked volume (632 encounters), paired with 99213 (365x).
At 461 Heymann Blvd (70503), Dr. Karen Smith, MD accommodates direct self-pay scheduling (hybrid in-clinic and telehealth video consults) at ~$209.00 per new consult (4.87/5 bedside rating).
From 461 Heymann Blvd in Lafayette (+1-560-555-6056), Dr. Smith, MD (14-year clinical track record) delivers 34 Active CMS HCPCS Codes care.
Compared against Lafayette, LA Internal Medicine peers
1,502 annual services across 189 beneficiaries
Standard deviations from LA Internal Medicine mean utilization
Top Billed HCPCS/CPT Procedures & GPCI Self-Pay Cash Benchmarks
| HCPCS | Clinical Procedure Description | Annual Volume | Local Pct | Est. Cash Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99214 | Moderate-to-High Complexity Internal Medicine Follow-Up | 632 | 35.71th | $109 – $149 |
| 99213 | Established Preventive & Chronic Care Visit | 365 | 33.71th | $83 – $114 |
| 93000 | In-Office 12-Lead Resting Electrocardiogram | 183 | 33.71th | $40 – $55 |
| G0439 | Annual Preventive Wellness & Cardiometabolic Risk Assessment | 141 | 30.71th | $128 – $175 |
| 99204 | Comprehensive New Patient Internal Medicine Diagnostic Visit | 84 | 37.71th | $152 – $208 |
| 96372 | Therapeutic Subcutaneous/Intramuscular Injection Administration (34 HCPCS billing breadth) | 97 | 35.71th | $98 – $142 |
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Dr. Karen Smith, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Smith National Provider Identifier | NPI #1942293329 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (70503) |
| Dr. Smith Lafayette CMS Volume Rank | 35.71th Pct (1,502 CMS svcs; Z -0.237σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (LA Internal Medicine) |
| Fair Cash-Pay New-Patient Benchmark | $209.00 (CPT 99204 GPCI Benchmark) | CMS Geographic Practice Cost Index (Lafayette, LA) |
| Waiting-Room Wait Time & Cash Friendliness | $209.00 avg paid • 20 min lobby wait | 26 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.87/5 Listening • 4.89/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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