Dr. Robert Sands, MD
Brigham and Women's Hospital,, 60 Fenwood Road, Boston, MA 02115 • +1-664-555-8089
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 2002)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Boston Percentiles
NPI #1932145083 • CBSA 14460 • Rheumatology
Within the Boston, MA (CBSA 14460) Rheumatology cohort, Dr. Robert Sands, MD with sub-specialty concentration in 25 Active CMS HCPCS Codes ranks at the 41.38th municipal percentile and 32.99th MA percentile (-0.46σ Z-score) based on 1,097 billed procedures for 330 patients.
Procedural volume for Dr. Sands is led by HCPCS 99214 (Autoimmune Arthritis & Biologic/DMARD Safety Evaluation — 443 annual services, $171–$234 GPCI cash estimate), followed by CPT 20610 (Large Joint Synovial Arthrocentesis or Corticosteroid Injection, 202/yr) and CPT 96413 (Intravenous Biologic Infusion Therapy (First Hour), 144/yr).
Uninsured and high-deductible cash patients visiting Dr. Robert Sands in Boston (02115) face an estimated $227.00 initial evaluation fee at Brigham and Women's Hospital,, 60 Fenwood Road (hybrid in-clinic and telehealth video consults; 10-minute average reception wait; bedside manner 4.76/5 from 4 verified reports).
NPI registry verification (#1932145083) confirms Dr. Robert Sands's MD standing serving CBSA 14460 with a 4.81/5 patient scorecard.
Compared against Boston, MA Rheumatology peers
1,097 annual services across 330 beneficiaries
Standard deviations from MA Rheumatology mean utilization
Top Billed HCPCS/CPT Procedures & GPCI Self-Pay Cash Benchmarks
| HCPCS | Clinical Procedure Description | Annual Volume | Local Pct | Est. Cash Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99214 | Autoimmune Arthritis & Biologic/DMARD Safety Evaluation | 443 | 41.38th | $171 – $234 |
| 20610 | Large Joint Synovial Arthrocentesis or Corticosteroid Injection | 202 | 37.38th | $135 – $185 |
| 96413 | Intravenous Biologic Infusion Therapy (First Hour) | 144 | 45.38th | $235 – $322 |
| 76881 | Complete Joint Synovitis High-Resolution Ultrasound | 96 | 41.38th | $178 – $244 |
| 99204 | New Patient Autoimmune & Rheumatology Diagnostic Workup | 77 | 36.38th | $235 – $322 |
| 96372 | Therapeutic Subcutaneous/Intramuscular Injection Administration (25 HCPCS billing breadth) | 134 | 41.38th | $148 – $215 |
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Dr. Robert Sands, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Sands National Provider Identifier | NPI #1932145083 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (02115) |
| Dr. Sands Boston CMS Volume Rank | 41.38th Pct (1,097 CMS svcs; Z -0.456σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (MA Rheumatology) |
| 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 • 10 min lobby wait | 4 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.76/5 Listening • 4.90/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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