Dr. Ron Blankstein, MD
75 Francis St, Bwh ; Room Sh 5096, Boston, MA 02115 • +1-664-555-4117
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 2008)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Boston Percentiles
NPI #1326238452 • CBSA 14460 • Cardiology
CMS Medicare Part B utilization records credit Dr. Ron Blankstein (MD, NPI 1326238452) at 75 Francis St, Bwh ; Room Sh 5096 in Boston with 1,518 annual clinical services (1,084 beneficiaries), corresponding to a -0.17σ regional deviation and mid-cohort balanced caseload (42.39th Boston percentile) with sub-specialty concentration in 30 Active CMS HCPCS Codes.
Fee-schedule auditing of NPI 1326238452 highlights 577 annual claims for 99214 (42.39th Boston percentile; $55–$76 self-pay corridor) plus 425 encounters under 93000 and 273 under 93306.
Uninsured and high-deductible cash patients visiting Dr. Ron Blankstein in Boston (02115) face an estimated $227.00 initial evaluation fee at 75 Francis St, Bwh ; Room Sh 5096 (hybrid in-clinic and telehealth video consults; 13-minute average reception wait; bedside manner 4.87/5 from 19 verified reports).
Clinical background for Dr. Blankstein (MD, NPI #1326238452) includes accredited doctoral training (2008, 18 yrs in practice) and virtual + in-office availability across MA.
Compared against Boston, MA Cardiology peers
1,518 annual services across 1,084 beneficiaries
Standard deviations from MA 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 | 577 | 42.39th | $55 – $76 |
| 93000 | 12-Lead Resting Electrocardiogram (ECG) w/ Interpretation | 425 | 39.39th | $25 – $40 |
| 93306 | Complete Transthoracic Echocardiography w/ Doppler & Color Flow | 273 | 39.39th | $103 – $142 |
| 93224 | 24-Hour Ambulatory ECG Rhythm Monitoring & Analysis | 152 | 39.39th | $65 – $89 |
| 99204 | Comprehensive New Patient Cardiovascular Risk Evaluation | 91 | 46.39th | $79 – $109 |
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Dr. Ron Blankstein, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Blankstein National Provider Identifier | NPI #1326238452 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (02115) |
| Dr. Blankstein Boston CMS Volume Rank | 42.39th Pct (1,518 CMS svcs; Z -0.166σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (MA Cardiology) |
| Fair Cash-Pay New-Patient Benchmark | $227.00 (CPT 99204 GPCI Benchmark) | CMS Geographic Practice Cost Index (Boston, MA) |
| Waiting-Room Wait Time & Cash Friendliness | $227.00 avg paid • 13 min lobby wait | 19 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.87/5 Listening • 4.46/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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