Dr. Michael Rains, MD
76 Peachtree Rd Ste 120, Asheville, NC 28803 • +1-968-555-7196
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 2006)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Asheville Percentiles
NPI #1275851032 • CBSA Regional • Dermatology
Operating out of Asheville, NC (76 Peachtree Rd Ste 120), Dermatology clinician Dr. Michael Rains, MD (accredited MD/DO training, 2006) maintains a upper-quartile active clinical volume (77.78th Asheville percentile) (85.51th NC percentile; Z-score +0.60σ across 7,107 documented services) with sub-specialty concentration in 61 Active CMS HCPCS Codes.
Among 6 tracked CMS fee-schedule codes for Dr. Rains (averaging 9.3 services per beneficiary), 17000 (Cryotherapy Destruction of Premalignant Actinic Lesion) represents 34% of tracked volume (2403 encounters), paired with 99213 (2191x).
Uninsured and high-deductible cash patients visiting Dr. Michael Rains in Asheville (28803) face an estimated $209.00 initial evaluation fee at 76 Peachtree Rd Ste 120 (hybrid in-clinic and telehealth video consults; 13-minute average reception wait; bedside manner 4.80/5 from 11 verified reports).
From 76 Peachtree Rd Ste 120 in Asheville (+1-968-555-7196), Dr. Rains, MD (20-year clinical track record) delivers 61 Active CMS HCPCS Codes care.
Compared against Asheville, NC Dermatology peers
7,107 annual services across 763 beneficiaries
Standard deviations from NC 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 | 2,403 | 77.78th | $76 – $105 |
| 99213 | Focused Cutaneous & Dermoscopic Examination | 2,191 | 77.78th | $85 – $117 |
| 11102 | Tangential Diagnostic Skin Biopsy of Single Lesion | 1,343 | 75.78th | $112 – $154 |
| 11401 | Excision of Benign Cutaneous Lesion (0.6 to 1.0 cm) | 707 | 78.78th | $157 – $215 |
| 99203 | New Patient Full-Body Skin Cancer & Dermatology Evaluation | 424 | 78.78th | $121 – $166 |
| 96372 | Therapeutic Subcutaneous/Intramuscular Injection Administration (61 HCPCS billing breadth) | 40 | 77.78th | $93 – $135 |
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Dr. Michael Rains, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Rains National Provider Identifier | NPI #1275851032 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (28803) |
| Dr. Rains Asheville CMS Volume Rank | 77.78th Pct (7,107 CMS svcs; Z +0.601σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (NC Dermatology) |
| Fair Cash-Pay New-Patient Benchmark | $209.00 (CPT 99204 GPCI Benchmark) | CMS Geographic Practice Cost Index (Asheville, NC) |
| 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 • 4.47/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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