Dr. Laura Merkel, MD
2000 Medical Pkwy, Suite 304, Annapolis, MD 21401 • +1-261-555-2993
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 2001)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Annapolis Percentiles
NPI #1588988018 • CBSA Regional • Obstetrics & Gynecology
Statistical peer benchmarking across MD Obstetrics & Gynecology providers positions Dr. Laura Merkel, MD in Annapolis at -0.39σ (14.29th city percentile / 44.62th state percentile, 75 Medicare beneficiaries), with clinical focus spanning 23 Active CMS HCPCS Codes.
Among 5 tracked CMS fee-schedule codes for Dr. Merkel (averaging 12.9 services per beneficiary), 99214 (Gynecologic, Menopause HRT & Endocrine Follow-Up) represents 39% of tracked volume (376 encounters), paired with 76830 (232x).
Direct cash-pay transparency modeling sets Dr. Merkel's baseline new-consult rate near $209.00 in Annapolis, MD (cash-pay accepted, in-person clinic visits only, 21-minute average reception wait).
Credentialed as an MD specialist with 25 years post-graduation experience since completing medical school at an LCME/COCA institution (2001), Dr. Merkel coordinates 23 Active CMS HCPCS Codes workups from 2000 Medical Pkwy, Suite 304 (+1-261-555-2993).
Compared against Annapolis, MD Obstetrics & Gynecology peers
965 annual services across 75 beneficiaries
Standard deviations from MD Obstetrics & Gynecology mean utilization
Top Billed HCPCS/CPT Procedures & GPCI Self-Pay Cash Benchmarks
| HCPCS | Clinical Procedure Description | Annual Volume | Local Pct | Est. Cash Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99214 | Gynecologic, Menopause HRT & Endocrine Follow-Up | 376 | 14.29th | $62 – $85 |
| 76830 | Transvaginal Pelvic & Ovarian Diagnostic Ultrasound | 232 | 14.29th | $80 – $109 |
| 99213 | Established Women’s Health & Preventive Care Visit | 193 | 18.29th | $48 – $66 |
| 58100 | Endometrial Sampling Biopsy w/ Cannula | 87 | 15.29th | $83 – $114 |
| 99204 | Comprehensive New Patient OB/GYN & Hormone Evaluation | 77 | 12th | $87 – $119 |
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Dr. Laura Merkel, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Merkel National Provider Identifier | NPI #1588988018 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (21401) |
| Dr. Merkel Annapolis CMS Volume Rank | 14.29th Pct (965 CMS svcs; Z -0.392σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (MD Obstetrics & Gynecology) |
| Fair Cash-Pay New-Patient Benchmark | $209.00 (CPT 99204 GPCI Benchmark) | CMS Geographic Practice Cost Index (Annapolis, MD) |
| Waiting-Room Wait Time & Cash Friendliness | $209.00 avg paid • 21 min lobby wait | 9 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.82/5 Listening • 4.68/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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