Dr. Katherine Fontichiaro, MD
420 N Main St Ste 600, Chelsea, MI 48118 • +1-452-555-1479
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 2008)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Chelsea Percentiles
NPI #1134546021 • CBSA Regional • Dermatology
Within the Chelsea, MI (CBSA local) Dermatology cohort, Dr. Katherine Fontichiaro, MD with sub-specialty concentration in 34 Active CMS HCPCS Codes ranks at the 0th municipal percentile and 20.5th MI percentile (-0.57σ Z-score) based on 1,262 billed procedures for 248 patients.
Among 6 tracked CMS fee-schedule codes for Dr. Fontichiaro (averaging 5.1 services per beneficiary), 17000 (Cryotherapy Destruction of Premalignant Actinic Lesion) represents 33% of tracked volume (417 encounters), paired with 99213 (380x).
Uninsured and high-deductible cash patients visiting Dr. Katherine Fontichiaro in Chelsea (48118) face an estimated $209.00 initial evaluation fee at 420 N Main St Ste 600 (hybrid in-clinic and telehealth video consults; 11-minute average reception wait; bedside manner 4.78/5 from 19 verified reports).
Spanning 18 years of clinical practice following 2008 graduation from medical training, Dr. Katherine Fontichiaro integrates 34 Active CMS HCPCS Codes diagnostics for Chelsea metro patients.
Compared against Chelsea, MI Dermatology peers
1,262 annual services across 248 beneficiaries
Standard deviations from MI 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 | 417 | 12th | $69 – $94 |
| 99213 | Focused Cutaneous & Dermoscopic Examination | 380 | 12th | $77 – $105 |
| 11102 | Tangential Diagnostic Skin Biopsy of Single Lesion | 233 | 12th | $101 – $138 |
| 11401 | Excision of Benign Cutaneous Lesion (0.6 to 1.0 cm) | 123 | 12th | $141 – $194 |
| 99203 | New Patient Full-Body Skin Cancer & Dermatology Evaluation | 74 | 12th | $109 – $149 |
| 96372 | Therapeutic Subcutaneous/Intramuscular Injection Administration (34 HCPCS billing breadth) | 37 | 0th | $84 – $122 |
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Dr. Katherine Fontichiaro, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Fontichiaro National Provider Identifier | NPI #1134546021 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (48118) |
| Dr. Fontichiaro Chelsea CMS Volume Rank | 0.00th Pct (1,262 CMS svcs; Z -0.567σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (MI Dermatology) |
| Fair Cash-Pay New-Patient Benchmark | $209.00 (CPT 99204 GPCI Benchmark) | CMS Geographic Practice Cost Index (Chelsea, MI) |
| Waiting-Room Wait Time & Cash Friendliness | $209.00 avg paid • 11 min lobby wait | 19 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.78/5 Listening • 4.90/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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