Dr. Suzanne Merkle, MD
6330 Orchard Lake Rd, #120, West Bloomfield, MI 48322 • +1-660-555-2212
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 1992)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & West Bloomfield Percentiles
NPI #1184674798 • CBSA Regional • Dermatology
Statistical peer benchmarking across MI Dermatology providers positions Dr. Suzanne Merkle, MD in West Bloomfield at -0.31σ (20th city percentile / 48.2th state percentile, 548 Medicare beneficiaries), with clinical focus spanning 41 Active CMS HCPCS Codes.
Dr. Merkle's longitudinal care intensity (4.0 billed units per patient across 548 individuals) centers on 17000 (716 annual units) and 99213 ($87–$119 cash range).
At 6330 Orchard Lake Rd, #120 (48322), Dr. Suzanne Merkle, MD accommodates direct self-pay scheduling (in-person clinic visits only) at ~$209.00 per new consult (4.93/5 bedside rating).
Credentialed as an MD specialist with 34 years post-graduation experience since completing medical school at an LCME/COCA institution (1992), Dr. Merkle coordinates 41 Active CMS HCPCS Codes workups from 6330 Orchard Lake Rd, #120 (+1-660-555-2212).
Compared against West Bloomfield, MI Dermatology peers
2,206 annual services across 548 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 | 716 | 20th | $77 – $106 |
| 99213 | Focused Cutaneous & Dermoscopic Examination | 653 | 21th | $87 – $119 |
| 11102 | Tangential Diagnostic Skin Biopsy of Single Lesion | 400 | 24th | $114 – $156 |
| 11401 | Excision of Benign Cutaneous Lesion (0.6 to 1.0 cm) | 211 | 22th | $159 – $218 |
| 99203 | New Patient Full-Body Skin Cancer & Dermatology Evaluation | 126 | 21th | $123 – $169 |
| 96372 | Therapeutic Subcutaneous/Intramuscular Injection Administration (41 HCPCS billing breadth) | 99 | 20th | $94 – $136 |
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Dr. Suzanne Merkle, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Merkle National Provider Identifier | NPI #1184674798 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (48322) |
| Dr. Merkle West Bloomfield CMS Volume Rank | 20.00th Pct (2,206 CMS svcs; Z -0.312σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (MI Dermatology) |
| Fair Cash-Pay New-Patient Benchmark | $209.00 (CPT 99204 GPCI Benchmark) | CMS Geographic Practice Cost Index (West Bloomfield, MI) |
| Waiting-Room Wait Time & Cash Friendliness | $209.00 avg paid • 10 min lobby wait | 24 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.93/5 Listening • 4.78/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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