Dr. Samuel Abrams, MD
21 Turtle Creek DR, Asheville, NC 28803 • +1-968-555-7828
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 2017)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Asheville Percentiles
NPI #1982929717 • CBSA Regional • Orthopedic Surgery
Statistical peer benchmarking across NC Orthopedic Surgery providers positions Dr. Samuel Abrams, MD in Asheville at -0.30σ (48.48th city percentile / 50.28th state percentile, 627 Medicare beneficiaries), with clinical focus spanning 73 Active CMS HCPCS Codes.
Dr. Abrams's longitudinal care intensity (3.3 billed units per patient across 627 individuals) centers on 99213 (703 annual units) and 20610 ($112–$153 cash range).
At 21 Turtle Creek DR (28803), Dr. Samuel Abrams, MD accommodates direct self-pay scheduling (hybrid in-clinic and telehealth video consults) at ~$209.00 per new consult (4.73/5 bedside rating).
NPI registry verification (#1982929717) confirms Dr. Samuel Abrams's MD standing serving CBSA 28803 with a 4.57/5 patient scorecard.
Compared against Asheville, NC Orthopedic Surgery peers
2,054 annual services across 627 beneficiaries
Standard deviations from NC Orthopedic Surgery mean utilization
Top Billed HCPCS/CPT Procedures & GPCI Self-Pay Cash Benchmarks
| HCPCS | Clinical Procedure Description | Annual Volume | Local Pct | Est. Cash Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99213 | Focused Orthopedic Joint & Spine Mobility Evaluation | 703 | 48.48th | $105 – $144 |
| 20610 | Major Joint (Knee/Shoulder/Hip) Aspiration or Injection | 527 | 49.48th | $112 – $153 |
| 73562 | Radiologic Weight-Bearing 3-View Knee Examination | 371 | 44.48th | $63 – $86 |
| 99203 | New Patient Musculoskeletal Injury & Surgical Triage | 215 | 45.48th | $151 – $207 |
| 27447 | Total Knee Arthroplasty Joint Reconstruction | 137 | 44.48th | $971 – $1331 |
| 96372 | Therapeutic Subcutaneous/Intramuscular Injection Administration (73 HCPCS billing breadth) | 101 | 48.48th | $118 – $171 |
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Dr. Samuel Abrams, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Abrams National Provider Identifier | NPI #1982929717 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (28803) |
| Dr. Abrams Asheville CMS Volume Rank | 48.48th Pct (2,054 CMS svcs; Z -0.305σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (NC Orthopedic Surgery) |
| 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 • 14 min lobby wait | 4 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.73/5 Listening • 4.60/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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