Dr. Ernest Tsao, MD
1838 Greene Tree Rd, Ste 400, Baltimore, MD 21208 • +1-905-555-1312
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 2011)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Baltimore Percentiles
NPI #1790981256 • CBSA Regional • Gastroenterology
Operating out of Baltimore, MD (1838 Greene Tree Rd, Ste 400), Gastroenterology clinician Dr. Ernest Tsao, MD (accredited MD/DO training, 2011) maintains a upper-quartile active clinical volume (69.09th Baltimore percentile) (60.19th MD percentile; Z-score -0.29σ across 1,796 documented services) with sub-specialty concentration in 54 Active CMS HCPCS Codes.
Among 5 tracked CMS fee-schedule codes for Dr. Tsao (averaging 2.3 services per beneficiary), 99214 (Established Gastroenterology, GERD & IBD Evaluation) represents 37% of tracked volume (665 encounters), paired with 45380 (449x).
Uninsured and high-deductible cash patients visiting Dr. Ernest Tsao in Baltimore (21208) face an estimated $209.00 initial evaluation fee at 1838 Greene Tree Rd, Ste 400 (hybrid in-clinic and telehealth video consults; 22-minute average reception wait; bedside manner 4.56/5 from 16 verified reports).
Clinical background for Dr. Tsao (MD, NPI #1790981256) includes accredited doctoral training (2011, 15 yrs in practice) and virtual + in-office availability across MD.
Compared against Baltimore, MD Gastroenterology peers
1,796 annual services across 769 beneficiaries
Standard deviations from MD 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 | 665 | 69.09th | $201 – $276 |
| 45380 | Diagnostic Colonoscopy w/ Mucosal Tissue Biopsy | 449 | 68.09th | $485 – $664 |
| 43239 | Upper GI Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) w/ Biopsy | 377 | 68.09th | $402 – $551 |
| 45385 | Colonoscopy w/ Snare Polypectomy Lesion Removal | 180 | 65.09th | $540 – $739 |
| 99204 | New Patient Digestive & Hepatology Consultation | 126 | 73.09th | $283 – $388 |
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Dr. Ernest Tsao, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Tsao National Provider Identifier | NPI #1790981256 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (21208) |
| Dr. Tsao Baltimore CMS Volume Rank | 69.09th Pct (1,796 CMS svcs; Z -0.290σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (MD Gastroenterology) |
| Fair Cash-Pay New-Patient Benchmark | $209.00 (CPT 99204 GPCI Benchmark) | CMS Geographic Practice Cost Index (Baltimore, MD) |
| Waiting-Room Wait Time & Cash Friendliness | $209.00 avg paid • 22 min lobby wait | 16 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.56/5 Listening • 4.75/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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