Dr. Edward Schaefer, MD
10710 Charter DR, Suite 310, Columbia, MD 21044 • +1-808-555-4567
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 2006)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Columbia Percentiles
NPI #1275507444 • CBSA Regional • Pulmonary Disease
Statistical peer benchmarking across MD Pulmonary Disease providers positions Dr. Edward Schaefer, MD in Columbia at -0.46σ (16.67th city percentile / 41.67th state percentile, 325 Medicare beneficiaries), with clinical focus spanning 21 Active CMS HCPCS Codes.
Procedural volume for Dr. Schaefer is led by HCPCS 99214 (Established Pulmonary, Asthma & COPD Management — 562 annual services, $146–$201 GPCI cash estimate), followed by CPT 94060 (Pre- & Post-Bronchodilator Spirometry Airflow Evaluation, 315/yr) and CPT 94729 (Alveolar Carbon Monoxide Diffusing Capacity (DLCO), 233/yr).
Self-pay new patient consultations with Dr. Schaefer (CPT 99204 GPCI-adjusted benchmark) estimate around $209.00 (community reported average: $209.00) with hybrid in-clinic and telehealth video consults, 17-minute average reception wait, and a 4.45/5 modern protocol openness score across 17 patient logs.
NPI registry verification (#1275507444) confirms Dr. Edward Schaefer's MD standing serving CBSA 21044 with a 4.58/5 patient scorecard.
Compared against Columbia, MD Pulmonary Disease peers
1,370 annual services across 325 beneficiaries
Standard deviations from MD Pulmonary Disease 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 Pulmonary, Asthma & COPD Management | 562 | 16.67th | $146 – $201 |
| 94060 | Pre- & Post-Bronchodilator Spirometry Airflow Evaluation | 315 | 15.67th | $95 – $131 |
| 94729 | Alveolar Carbon Monoxide Diffusing Capacity (DLCO) | 233 | 14.67th | $87 – $119 |
| 95810 | Attended Sleep Apnea Polysomnography Interpretation | 151 | 12.67th | $267 – $366 |
| 99204 | Comprehensive New Patient Respiratory & Sleep Workup | 110 | 14.67th | $206 – $283 |
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Dr. Edward Schaefer, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Schaefer National Provider Identifier | NPI #1275507444 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (21044) |
| Dr. Schaefer Columbia CMS Volume Rank | 16.67th Pct (1,370 CMS svcs; Z -0.459σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (MD Pulmonary Disease) |
| Fair Cash-Pay New-Patient Benchmark | $209.00 (CPT 99204 GPCI Benchmark) | CMS Geographic Practice Cost Index (Columbia, MD) |
| Waiting-Room Wait Time & Cash Friendliness | $209.00 avg paid • 17 min lobby wait | 17 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.71/5 Listening • 4.45/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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