Dr. David Buchalter, MD
2700 Quarry Lake DR, Suite 300, Baltimore, MD 21209 • +1-808-555-8580
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 1994)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Baltimore Percentiles
NPI #1639167554 • CBSA Regional • Orthopedic Surgery
Within the Baltimore, MD (CBSA local) Orthopedic Surgery cohort, Dr. David Buchalter, MD with sub-specialty concentration in 60 Active CMS HCPCS Codes ranks at the 96.15th municipal percentile and 94.88th MD percentile (+1.46σ Z-score) based on 13,343 billed procedures for 773 patients.
Among 6 tracked CMS fee-schedule codes for Dr. Buchalter (averaging 17.3 services per beneficiary), 99213 (Focused Orthopedic Joint & Spine Mobility Evaluation) represents 11% of tracked volume (1520 encounters), paired with 20610 (1140x).
At 2700 Quarry Lake DR, Suite 300 (21209), Dr. David Buchalter, MD accommodates direct self-pay scheduling (hybrid in-clinic and telehealth video consults) at ~$209.00 per new consult (4.72/5 bedside rating).
From 2700 Quarry Lake DR, Suite 300 in Baltimore (+1-808-555-8580), Dr. Buchalter, MD (32-year clinical track record) delivers 60 Active CMS HCPCS Codes care.
Top 10% Orthopedic Surgery volume leader in Baltimore, MD
13,343 annual services across 773 beneficiaries
Standard deviations from MD Orthopedic Surgery mean utilization
Top Billed HCPCS/CPT Procedures & GPCI Self-Pay Cash Benchmarks
| HCPCS | Clinical Procedure Description | Annual Volume | Local Pct | Est. Cash Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99213 | Focused Orthopedic Joint & Spine Mobility Evaluation | 1,520 | 96.15th | $47 – $64 |
| 20610 | Major Joint (Knee/Shoulder/Hip) Aspiration or Injection | 1,140 | 97.15th | $50 – $68 |
| 73562 | Radiologic Weight-Bearing 3-View Knee Examination | 802 | 94.15th | $28 – $43 |
| 99203 | New Patient Musculoskeletal Injury & Surgical Triage | 465 | 93.15th | $67 – $92 |
| 27447 | Total Knee Arthroplasty Joint Reconstruction | 296 | 99.15th | $433 – $594 |
| 96372 | Therapeutic Subcutaneous/Intramuscular Injection Administration (60 HCPCS billing breadth) | 9,120 | 96.15th | $53 – $77 |
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Dr. David Buchalter, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Buchalter National Provider Identifier | NPI #1639167554 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (21209) |
| Dr. Buchalter Baltimore CMS Volume Rank | 96.15th Pct (13,343 CMS svcs; Z +1.456σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (MD Orthopedic Surgery) |
| 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 • 12 min lobby wait | 26 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.72/5 Listening • 4.90/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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