Dr. Amitha Kakulavaram, MD
44200 Woodward Ave Ste 209, Pontiac, MI 48341 • +1-264-555-1924
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 1997)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Pontiac Percentiles
NPI #1720267800 • CBSA Regional • Nephrology
Operating out of Pontiac, MI (44200 Woodward Ave Ste 209), Nephrology clinician Dr. Amitha Kakulavaram, MD (accredited MD/DO training, 1997) maintains a focused low-volume boutique caseload (28.57th Pontiac percentile) (50.28th MI percentile; Z-score -0.27σ across 1,680 documented services) with sub-specialty concentration in 23 Active CMS HCPCS Codes.
Among 4 tracked CMS fee-schedule codes for Dr. Kakulavaram (averaging 4.2 services per beneficiary), 99214 (Chronic Kidney Disease eGFR, uACR & Electrolyte Management) represents 48% of tracked volume (806 encounters), paired with 90960 (370x).
Uninsured and high-deductible cash patients visiting Dr. Amitha Kakulavaram in Pontiac (48341) face an estimated $209.00 initial evaluation fee at 44200 Woodward Ave Ste 209 (hybrid in-clinic and telehealth video consults; 13-minute average reception wait; bedside manner 4.80/5 from 11 verified reports).
Clinical background for Dr. Kakulavaram (MD, NPI #1720267800) includes accredited doctoral training (1997, 29 yrs in practice) and virtual + in-office availability across MI.
Compared against Pontiac, MI Nephrology peers
1,680 annual services across 403 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 | 806 | 28.57th | $158 – $217 |
| 90960 | Monthly Adult ESRD Renal Replacement Oversight | 370 | 33.57th | $316 – $433 |
| 99215 | High-Complexity Cardiorenal & Resistant Hypertension Visit | 302 | 29.57th | $231 – $316 |
| 99204 | New Patient Nephrology & Proteinuria Consultation | 202 | 27.57th | $217 – $298 |
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Dr. Amitha Kakulavaram, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Kakulavaram National Provider Identifier | NPI #1720267800 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (48341) |
| Dr. Kakulavaram Pontiac CMS Volume Rank | 28.57th Pct (1,680 CMS svcs; Z -0.265σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (MI Nephrology) |
| Fair Cash-Pay New-Patient Benchmark | $209.00 (CPT 99204 GPCI Benchmark) | CMS Geographic Practice Cost Index (Pontiac, MI) |
| Waiting-Room Wait Time & Cash Friendliness | $209.00 avg paid • 13 min lobby wait | 11 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.80/5 Listening • 4.68/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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