Dr. Ravi Nistala, MD
1101 Hospital Drive, Columbia, MO 65212 • +1-885-555-2947
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 1996)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Columbia Percentiles
NPI #1558464776 • CBSA Regional • Nephrology
Within the Columbia, MO (CBSA local) Nephrology cohort, Dr. Ravi Nistala, MD with sub-specialty concentration in 10 Active CMS HCPCS Codes ranks at the 11.11th municipal percentile and 14.5th MO percentile (-0.61σ Z-score) based on 848 billed procedures for 183 patients.
Among 4 tracked CMS fee-schedule codes for Dr. Nistala (averaging 4.6 services per beneficiary), 99214 (Chronic Kidney Disease eGFR, uACR & Electrolyte Management) represents 48% of tracked volume (407 encounters), paired with 90960 (187x).
At 1101 Hospital Drive (65212), Dr. Ravi Nistala, MD accommodates direct self-pay scheduling (hybrid in-clinic and telehealth video consults) at ~$209.00 per new consult (4.62/5 bedside rating).
Clinical background for Dr. Nistala (MD, NPI #1558464776) includes accredited doctoral training (1996, 30 yrs in practice) and virtual + in-office availability across MO.
Compared against Columbia, MO Nephrology peers
848 annual services across 183 beneficiaries
Standard deviations from MO 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 | 407 | 12th | $136 – $187 |
| 90960 | Monthly Adult ESRD Renal Replacement Oversight | 187 | 12th | $273 – $374 |
| 99215 | High-Complexity Cardiorenal & Resistant Hypertension Visit | 153 | 12th | $199 – $273 |
| 99204 | New Patient Nephrology & Proteinuria Consultation | 102 | 12th | $188 – $257 |
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Dr. Ravi Nistala, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Nistala National Provider Identifier | NPI #1558464776 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (65212) |
| Dr. Nistala Columbia CMS Volume Rank | 11.11th Pct (848 CMS svcs; Z -0.610σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (MO Nephrology) |
| Fair Cash-Pay New-Patient Benchmark | $209.00 (CPT 99204 GPCI Benchmark) | CMS Geographic Practice Cost Index (Columbia, MO) |
| Waiting-Room Wait Time & Cash Friendliness | $209.00 avg paid • 11 min lobby wait | 13 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.62/5 Listening • 4.84/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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