Dr. Lauren Stern, MD
725 Albany St, Shapiro 7, Suite A, Boston, MA 02118 • +1-425-555-3798
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 2016)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Boston Percentiles
NPI #1255590758 • CBSA 14460 • Nephrology
Anchored in Boston, MA 02118, Dr. Lauren Stern, MD (NPI 1255590758) logged 1,313 annual procedures (mid-cohort balanced caseload (60.71th Boston percentile), 42.86th MA percentile, -0.29σ) with sub-specialty concentration in 22 Active CMS HCPCS Codes.
Procedural volume for Dr. Stern is led by HCPCS 99214 (Chronic Kidney Disease eGFR, uACR & Electrolyte Management — 630 annual services, $106–$146 GPCI cash estimate), followed by CPT 90960 (Monthly Adult ESRD Renal Replacement Oversight, 289/yr) and CPT 99215 (High-Complexity Cardiorenal & Resistant Hypertension Visit, 236/yr).
At 725 Albany St, Shapiro 7, Suite A (02118), Dr. Lauren Stern, MD accommodates direct self-pay scheduling (in-person clinic visits only) at ~$227.00 per new consult (4.72/5 bedside rating).
Patients evaluating Dr. Lauren Stern in ZIP 02118 note 10 years of post-doctoral tenure (null, 2016) alongside 12.0 annual CMS procedures per patient.
Compared against Boston, MA Nephrology peers
1,313 annual services across 109 beneficiaries
Standard deviations from MA Nephrology mean utilization
Top Billed HCPCS/CPT Procedures & GPCI Self-Pay Cash Benchmarks
| HCPCS | Clinical Procedure Description | Annual Volume | Local Pct | Est. Cash Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99214 | Chronic Kidney Disease eGFR, uACR & Electrolyte Management | 630 | 60.71th | $106 – $146 |
| 90960 | Monthly Adult ESRD Renal Replacement Oversight | 289 | 58.71th | $213 – $292 |
| 99215 | High-Complexity Cardiorenal & Resistant Hypertension Visit | 236 | 61.71th | $155 – $213 |
| 99204 | New Patient Nephrology & Proteinuria Consultation | 158 | 59.71th | $146 – $201 |
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Dr. Lauren Stern, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Stern National Provider Identifier | NPI #1255590758 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (02118) |
| Dr. Stern Boston CMS Volume Rank | 60.71th Pct (1,313 CMS svcs; Z -0.295σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (MA Nephrology) |
| 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 • 4.94/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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