Dr. Lee Akst, MD
600 N Wolfe St, Jhoc 6, Baltimore, MD 21287 • +1-272-555-2310
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 1999)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Baltimore Percentiles
NPI #1508840299 • CBSA Regional • Otolaryngology
Statistical peer benchmarking across MD Otolaryngology providers positions Dr. Lee Akst, MD in Baltimore at +1.32σ (96.3th city percentile / 89.66th state percentile, 436 Medicare beneficiaries), with clinical focus spanning 32 Active CMS HCPCS Codes.
Dr. Akst's longitudinal care intensity (10.0 billed units per patient across 436 individuals) centers on 99213 (431 annual units) and 31231 ($149–$204 cash range).
Uninsured and high-deductible cash patients visiting Dr. Lee Akst in Baltimore (21287) face an estimated $209.00 initial evaluation fee at 600 N Wolfe St, Jhoc 6 (hybrid in-clinic and telehealth video consults; 10-minute average reception wait; bedside manner 4.65/5 from 16 verified reports).
NPI registry verification (#1508840299) confirms Dr. Lee Akst's MD standing serving CBSA 21287 with a 4.69/5 patient scorecard.
Top 10% Otolaryngology volume leader in Baltimore, MD
4,350 annual services across 436 beneficiaries
Standard deviations from MD Otolaryngology 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 Ear, Nose, Sinus & Throat Examination | 431 | 96.3th | $74 – $101 |
| 31231 | Diagnostic Rigid/Flexible Nasal & Sinus Endoscopy | 317 | 95.3th | $149 – $204 |
| 31575 | Flexible Fiberoptic Laryngoscopy Vocal Cord Inspection | 241 | 93.3th | $109 – $149 |
| 92557 | Comprehensive Pure-Tone Audiometry & Speech Recognition | 165 | 94.3th | $52 – $72 |
| 69210 | Instrumented Impacted Cerumen Removal Under Microscopy | 114 | 92.3th | $47 – $64 |
| 96372 | Therapeutic Subcutaneous/Intramuscular Injection Administration (32 HCPCS billing breadth) | 3,083 | 96.3th | $83 – $120 |
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Dr. Lee Akst, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Akst National Provider Identifier | NPI #1508840299 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (21287) |
| Dr. Akst Baltimore CMS Volume Rank | 96.30th Pct (4,350 CMS svcs; Z +1.316σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (MD Otolaryngology) |
| 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 • 10 min lobby wait | 16 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.65/5 Listening • 4.61/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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