Dr. Rachel Meltzer, MD
221 Longwood Ave, Boston, MA 02115 • +1-664-555-4990
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 2001)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Boston Percentiles
NPI #1346779600 • CBSA 14460 • Dermatology
Statistical peer benchmarking across MA Dermatology providers positions Dr. Rachel Meltzer, MD in Boston at -0.66σ (34.62th city percentile / 22.19th state percentile, 436 Medicare beneficiaries), with clinical focus spanning 46 Active CMS HCPCS Codes.
Among 5 tracked CMS fee-schedule codes for Dr. Meltzer (averaging 3.1 services per beneficiary), 17000 (Cryotherapy Destruction of Premalignant Actinic Lesion) represents 34% of tracked volume (456 encounters), paired with 99213 (416x).
Direct cash-pay transparency modeling sets Dr. Meltzer's baseline new-consult rate near $227.00 in Boston, MA (cash-pay accepted, in-person clinic visits only, 21-minute average reception wait).
Spanning 25 years of clinical practice following 2001 graduation from medical training, Dr. Rachel Meltzer integrates 46 Active CMS HCPCS Codes diagnostics for Boston metro patients.
Compared against Boston, MA Dermatology peers
1,341 annual services across 436 beneficiaries
Standard deviations from MA 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 | 456 | 34.62th | $107 – $146 |
| 99213 | Focused Cutaneous & Dermoscopic Examination | 416 | 29.62th | $119 – $164 |
| 11102 | Tangential Diagnostic Skin Biopsy of Single Lesion | 255 | 32.62th | $157 – $215 |
| 11401 | Excision of Benign Cutaneous Lesion (0.6 to 1.0 cm) | 134 | 38.62th | $220 – $302 |
| 99203 | New Patient Full-Body Skin Cancer & Dermatology Evaluation | 80 | 33.62th | $170 – $233 |
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Dr. Rachel Meltzer, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Meltzer National Provider Identifier | NPI #1346779600 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (02115) |
| Dr. Meltzer Boston CMS Volume Rank | 34.62th Pct (1,341 CMS svcs; Z -0.658σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (MA Dermatology) |
| 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 • 21 min lobby wait | 21 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.72/5 Listening • 4.61/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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