Dr. Kara Sternhell-Blackwell, MD
969 N Mason Rd Ste 220, Ste 220, Saint Louis, MO 63141 • +1-642-555-8987
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 1999)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Saint Louis Percentiles
NPI #1700922432 • CBSA Regional • Dermatology
Anchored in Saint Louis, MO 63141, Dr. Kara Sternhell-Blackwell, MD (NPI 1700922432) logged 4,265 annual procedures (upper-quartile active clinical volume (84.62th Saint Louis percentile), 62.77th MO percentile, -0.14σ) with sub-specialty concentration in 42 Active CMS HCPCS Codes.
Procedural volume for Dr. Sternhell-Blackwell is led by HCPCS 17000 (Cryotherapy Destruction of Premalignant Actinic Lesion — 1450 annual services, $77–$106 GPCI cash estimate), followed by CPT 99213 (Focused Cutaneous & Dermoscopic Examination, 1322/yr) and CPT 11102 (Tangential Diagnostic Skin Biopsy of Single Lesion, 810/yr).
Uninsured and high-deductible cash patients visiting Dr. Kara Sternhell-Blackwell in Saint Louis (63141) face an estimated $209.00 initial evaluation fee at 969 N Mason Rd Ste 220, Ste 220 (hybrid in-clinic and telehealth video consults; 10-minute average reception wait; bedside manner 4.70/5 from 10 verified reports).
From 969 N Mason Rd Ste 220, Ste 220 in Saint Louis (+1-642-555-8987), Dr. Sternhell-Blackwell, MD (27-year clinical track record) delivers 42 Active CMS HCPCS Codes care.
Compared against Saint Louis, MO Dermatology peers
4,265 annual services across 911 beneficiaries
Standard deviations from MO 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 | 1,450 | 84.62th | $77 – $106 |
| 99213 | Focused Cutaneous & Dermoscopic Examination | 1,322 | 83.62th | $86 – $118 |
| 11102 | Tangential Diagnostic Skin Biopsy of Single Lesion | 810 | 86.62th | $113 – $155 |
| 11401 | Excision of Benign Cutaneous Lesion (0.6 to 1.0 cm) | 427 | 80.62th | $159 – $217 |
| 99203 | New Patient Full-Body Skin Cancer & Dermatology Evaluation | 256 | 84.62th | $122 – $168 |
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Dr. Kara Sternhell-Blackwell, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Sternhell-Blackwell National Provider Identifier | NPI #1700922432 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (63141) |
| Dr. Sternhell-Blackwell Saint Louis CMS Volume Rank | 84.62th Pct (4,265 CMS svcs; Z -0.144σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (MO Dermatology) |
| Fair Cash-Pay New-Patient Benchmark | $209.00 (CPT 99204 GPCI Benchmark) | CMS Geographic Practice Cost Index (Saint Louis, MO) |
| Waiting-Room Wait Time & Cash Friendliness | $209.00 avg paid • 10 min lobby wait | 10 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.70/5 Listening • 4.81/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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