Dr. Ronald Hartfelder, MD
55 Highland Ave, Ste 304, Salem, MA 01970 • +1-815-555-5801
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 2014)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Salem Percentiles
NPI #1053312397 • CBSA Regional • Gastroenterology
Dr. Ronald Hartfelder, MD (NPI #1053312397) practices Gastroenterology in Salem, MA (01970) with sub-specialty concentration in 46 Active CMS HCPCS Codes, recording 867 annual CMS services across 434 distinct beneficiaries—placing this practice as a focused low-volume boutique caseload (0th Salem percentile) (-0.36σ vs MA state mean, 33.33th statewide percentile).
Medicare Part B line-item claims for Dr. Ronald Hartfelder (01970) place 99214 at the top of the practice ledger (321 yearly units, 12th metro rank), rounded out by 45380 and 43239.
Uninsured and high-deductible cash patients visiting Dr. Ronald Hartfelder in Salem (01970) face an estimated $224.00 initial evaluation fee at 55 Highland Ave, Ste 304 (hybrid in-clinic and telehealth video consults; 13-minute average reception wait; bedside manner 4.66/5 from 19 verified reports).
Spanning 12 years of clinical practice following 2014 graduation from medical training, Dr. Ronald Hartfelder integrates 46 Active CMS HCPCS Codes diagnostics for Salem metro patients.
Compared against Salem, MA Gastroenterology peers
867 annual services across 434 beneficiaries
Standard deviations from MA Gastroenterology 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 Gastroenterology, GERD & IBD Evaluation | 321 | 12th | $191 – $262 |
| 45380 | Diagnostic Colonoscopy w/ Mucosal Tissue Biopsy | 217 | 12th | $460 – $630 |
| 43239 | Upper GI Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) w/ Biopsy | 182 | 12th | $382 – $523 |
| 45385 | Colonoscopy w/ Snare Polypectomy Lesion Removal | 87 | 12th | $512 – $701 |
| 99204 | New Patient Digestive & Hepatology Consultation | 61 | 12th | $269 – $368 |
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Dr. Ronald Hartfelder, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Hartfelder National Provider Identifier | NPI #1053312397 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (01970) |
| Dr. Hartfelder Salem CMS Volume Rank | 0.00th Pct (867 CMS svcs; Z -0.358σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (MA Gastroenterology) |
| Fair Cash-Pay New-Patient Benchmark | $224.00 (CPT 99204 GPCI Benchmark) | CMS Geographic Practice Cost Index (Salem, MA) |
| Waiting-Room Wait Time & Cash Friendliness | $224.00 avg paid • 13 min lobby wait | 19 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.66/5 Listening • 4.62/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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