Dr. Edward Pitard, MD
602 Robert E Lee Blvd, New Orleans, LA 70124 • +1-455-555-8382
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 1998)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & New Orleans Percentiles
NPI #1033180583 • CBSA Regional • Dermatology
CMS Medicare Part B utilization records credit Dr. Edward Pitard (MD, NPI 1033180583) at 602 Robert E Lee Blvd in New Orleans with 790 annual clinical services (173 beneficiaries), corresponding to a -0.82σ regional deviation and focused low-volume boutique caseload (8.33th New Orleans percentile) with sub-specialty concentration in 27 Active CMS HCPCS Codes.
Among 5 tracked CMS fee-schedule codes for Dr. Pitard (averaging 4.6 services per beneficiary), 17000 (Cryotherapy Destruction of Premalignant Actinic Lesion) represents 34% of tracked volume (269 encounters), paired with 99213 (245x).
Self-pay new patient consultations with Dr. Pitard (CPT 99204 GPCI-adjusted benchmark) estimate around $209.00 (community reported average: $209.00) with in-person clinic visits only, 14-minute average reception wait, and a 4.76/5 modern protocol openness score across 12 patient logs.
Credentialed as an MD specialist with 28 years post-graduation experience since completing medical school at an LCME/COCA institution (1998), Dr. Pitard coordinates 27 Active CMS HCPCS Codes workups from 602 Robert E Lee Blvd (+1-455-555-8382).
Compared against New Orleans, LA Dermatology peers
790 annual services across 173 beneficiaries
Standard deviations from LA Dermatology mean utilization
Top Billed HCPCS/CPT Procedures & GPCI Self-Pay Cash Benchmarks
| HCPCS | Clinical Procedure Description | Annual Volume | Local Pct | Est. Cash Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17000 | Cryotherapy Destruction of Premalignant Actinic Lesion | 269 | 12th | $138 – $189 |
| 99213 | Focused Cutaneous & Dermoscopic Examination | 245 | 12th | $154 – $211 |
| 11102 | Tangential Diagnostic Skin Biopsy of Single Lesion | 150 | 13.33th | $203 – $278 |
| 11401 | Excision of Benign Cutaneous Lesion (0.6 to 1.0 cm) | 79 | 13.33th | $284 – $389 |
| 99203 | New Patient Full-Body Skin Cancer & Dermatology Evaluation | 47 | 12th | $219 – $300 |
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Dr. Edward Pitard, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Pitard National Provider Identifier | NPI #1033180583 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (70124) |
| Dr. Pitard New Orleans CMS Volume Rank | 8.33th Pct (790 CMS svcs; Z -0.818σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (LA Dermatology) |
| Fair Cash-Pay New-Patient Benchmark | $209.00 (CPT 99204 GPCI Benchmark) | CMS Geographic Practice Cost Index (New Orleans, LA) |
| Waiting-Room Wait Time & Cash Friendliness | $209.00 avg paid • 14 min lobby wait | 12 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.80/5 Listening • 4.76/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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