Dr. Vanji Karthikeyan, MD
2799 W Grand Blvd, Detroit, MI 48202 • +1-755-555-1992
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 2000)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Detroit Percentiles
NPI #1003984550 • CBSA Regional • Nephrology
Within the Detroit, MI (CBSA local) Nephrology cohort, Dr. Vanji Karthikeyan, MD with sub-specialty concentration in 17 Active CMS HCPCS Codes ranks at the 6.25th municipal percentile and 3.39th MI percentile (-0.67σ Z-score) based on 662 billed procedures for 160 patients.
Dr. Karthikeyan's longitudinal care intensity (4.1 billed units per patient across 160 individuals) centers on 99214 (318 annual units) and 90960 ($539–$739 cash range).
Self-pay new patient consultations with Dr. Karthikeyan (CPT 99204 GPCI-adjusted benchmark) estimate around $209.00 (community reported average: $209.00) with hybrid in-clinic and telehealth video consults, 9-minute average reception wait, and a 4.68/5 modern protocol openness score across 5 patient logs.
Credentialed as an MD specialist with 26 years post-graduation experience since completing medical school at an LCME/COCA institution (2000), Dr. Karthikeyan coordinates 17 Active CMS HCPCS Codes workups from 2799 W Grand Blvd (+1-755-555-1992).
Compared against Detroit, MI Nephrology peers
662 annual services across 160 beneficiaries
Standard deviations from MI Nephrology mean utilization
Top Billed HCPCS/CPT Procedures & GPCI Self-Pay Cash Benchmarks
| HCPCS | Clinical Procedure Description | Annual Volume | Local Pct | Est. Cash Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99214 | Chronic Kidney Disease eGFR, uACR & Electrolyte Management | 318 | 12th | $270 – $370 |
| 90960 | Monthly Adult ESRD Renal Replacement Oversight | 146 | 12th | $539 – $739 |
| 99215 | High-Complexity Cardiorenal & Resistant Hypertension Visit | 119 | 12th | $393 – $539 |
| 99204 | New Patient Nephrology & Proteinuria Consultation | 79 | 12th | $371 – $508 |
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Dr. Vanji Karthikeyan, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Karthikeyan National Provider Identifier | NPI #1003984550 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (48202) |
| Dr. Karthikeyan Detroit CMS Volume Rank | 6.25th Pct (662 CMS svcs; Z -0.669σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (MI Nephrology) |
| Fair Cash-Pay New-Patient Benchmark | $209.00 (CPT 99204 GPCI Benchmark) | CMS Geographic Practice Cost Index (Detroit, MI) |
| Waiting-Room Wait Time & Cash Friendliness | $209.00 avg paid • 9 min lobby wait | 5 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.88/5 Listening • 4.68/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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