Dr. Lauren Ko, MD
50 Sewall St, Portland, ME 04102 • +1-909-555-3743
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 2017)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Portland Percentiles
NPI #1154826824 • CBSA Regional • Dermatology
Dr. Lauren Ko, MD (NPI #1154826824) practices Dermatology in Portland, ME (04102) with sub-specialty concentration in 39 Active CMS HCPCS Codes, recording 1,861 annual CMS services across 453 distinct beneficiaries—placing this practice as a focused low-volume boutique caseload (16.67th Portland percentile) (-0.60σ vs ME state mean, 30.56th statewide percentile).
Dr. Ko's longitudinal care intensity (4.1 billed units per patient across 453 individuals) centers on 17000 (633 annual units) and 99213 ($85–$116 cash range).
At 50 Sewall St (04102), Dr. Lauren Ko, MD accommodates direct self-pay scheduling (hybrid in-clinic and telehealth video consults) at ~$209.00 per new consult (4.67/5 bedside rating).
Spanning 9 years of clinical practice following 2017 graduation from medical training, Dr. Lauren Ko integrates 39 Active CMS HCPCS Codes diagnostics for Portland metro patients.
Compared against Portland, ME Dermatology peers
1,861 annual services across 453 beneficiaries
Standard deviations from ME Dermatology mean utilization
Top Billed HCPCS/CPT Procedures & GPCI Self-Pay Cash Benchmarks
| HCPCS | Clinical Procedure Description | Annual Volume | Local Pct | Est. Cash Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17000 | Cryotherapy Destruction of Premalignant Actinic Lesion | 633 | 16.67th | $76 – $104 |
| 99213 | Focused Cutaneous & Dermoscopic Examination | 577 | 12.67th | $85 – $116 |
| 11102 | Tangential Diagnostic Skin Biopsy of Single Lesion | 354 | 12th | $111 – $152 |
| 11401 | Excision of Benign Cutaneous Lesion (0.6 to 1.0 cm) | 186 | 12th | $156 – $213 |
| 99203 | New Patient Full-Body Skin Cancer & Dermatology Evaluation | 112 | 21.67th | $120 – $165 |
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Dr. Lauren Ko, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Ko National Provider Identifier | NPI #1154826824 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (04102) |
| Dr. Ko Portland CMS Volume Rank | 16.67th Pct (1,861 CMS svcs; Z -0.601σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (ME Dermatology) |
| Fair Cash-Pay New-Patient Benchmark | $209.00 (CPT 99204 GPCI Benchmark) | CMS Geographic Practice Cost Index (Portland, ME) |
| Waiting-Room Wait Time & Cash Friendliness | $209.00 avg paid • 14 min lobby wait | 10 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.67/5 Listening • 4.44/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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