Dr. Howard Abrams, MD
100 Highland Ave, Salem, MA 01970 • +1-815-555-7071
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 2002)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Salem Percentiles
NPI #1821102773 • CBSA Regional • Psychiatry
Dr. Howard Abrams, MD (NPI #1821102773) practices Psychiatry in Salem, MA (01970) with sub-specialty concentration in 4 Active CMS HCPCS Codes, recording 819 annual CMS services across 264 distinct beneficiaries—placing this practice as a focused low-volume boutique caseload (0th Salem percentile) (-0.53σ vs MA state mean, 36.75th statewide percentile).
Fee-schedule auditing of NPI 1821102773 highlights 360 annual claims for 99214 (12th Salem percentile; $158–$216 self-pay corridor) plus 229 encounters under 90833 and 131 under 99213.
Direct cash-pay transparency modeling sets Dr. Abrams's baseline new-consult rate near $224.00 in Salem, MA (cash-pay accepted, hybrid in-clinic and telehealth video consults, 17-minute average reception wait).
Credentialed as an MD specialist with 24 years post-graduation experience since completing medical school at an LCME/COCA institution (2002), Dr. Abrams coordinates 4 Active CMS HCPCS Codes workups from 100 Highland Ave (+1-815-555-7071).
Compared against Salem, MA Psychiatry peers
819 annual services across 264 beneficiaries
Standard deviations from MA Psychiatry mean utilization
Top Billed HCPCS/CPT Procedures & GPCI Self-Pay Cash Benchmarks
| HCPCS | Clinical Procedure Description | Annual Volume | Local Pct | Est. Cash Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99214 | Psychopharmacology Medication & Symptom Titration Visit | 360 | 12th | $158 – $216 |
| 90833 | Add-On Focused Psychotherapy w/ Medical Evaluation (30 min) | 229 | 12th | $114 – $156 |
| 99213 | Established Behavioral Health Maintenance Follow-Up | 131 | 12th | $120 – $165 |
| 90792 | Comprehensive Psychiatric Diagnostic & Medical Evaluation | 98 | 12th | $247 – $339 |
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Dr. Howard Abrams, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Abrams National Provider Identifier | NPI #1821102773 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (01970) |
| Dr. Abrams Salem CMS Volume Rank | 0.00th Pct (819 CMS svcs; Z -0.532σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (MA Psychiatry) |
| 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 • 17 min lobby wait | 25 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.78/5 Listening • 4.73/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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