Dr. Sesalie Smathers, MD
509 Biltmore Ave, Asheville, NC 28801 • +1-577-555-3100
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 2002)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Asheville Percentiles
NPI #1164402186 • CBSA Regional • Radiation Oncology
Statistical peer benchmarking across NC Radiation Oncology providers positions Dr. Sesalie Smathers, MD in Asheville at -0.39σ (33.33th city percentile / 26.52th state percentile, 195 Medicare beneficiaries), with clinical focus spanning 24 Active CMS HCPCS Codes.
Dr. Smathers's longitudinal care intensity (6.6 billed units per patient across 195 individuals) centers on 99214 (581 annual units) and 99213 ($100–$137 cash range).
Self-pay new patient consultations with Dr. Smathers (CPT 99204 GPCI-adjusted benchmark) estimate around $209.00 (community reported average: $209.00) with hybrid in-clinic and telehealth video consults, 18-minute average reception wait, and a 4.80/5 modern protocol openness score across 16 patient logs.
Clinical background for Dr. Smathers (MD, NPI #1164402186) includes accredited doctoral training (2002, 24 yrs in practice) and virtual + in-office availability across NC.
Compared against Asheville, NC Radiation Oncology peers
1,290 annual services across 195 beneficiaries
Standard deviations from NC Radiation Oncology mean utilization
Top Billed HCPCS/CPT Procedures & GPCI Self-Pay Cash Benchmarks
| HCPCS | Clinical Procedure Description | Annual Volume | Local Pct | Est. Cash Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99214 | Moderate-to-High Complexity Internal Medicine Follow-Up | 581 | 33.33th | $131 – $179 |
| 99213 | Established Preventive & Chronic Care Visit | 335 | 32.33th | $100 – $137 |
| 93000 | In-Office 12-Lead Resting Electrocardiogram | 168 | 30.33th | $48 – $65 |
| G0439 | Annual Preventive Wellness & Cardiometabolic Risk Assessment | 129 | 35.33th | $154 – $210 |
| 99204 | Comprehensive New Patient Internal Medicine Diagnostic Visit | 77 | 32.33th | $182 – $249 |
Are you Dr. Sesalie Smathers? Embed your Official DotMD Verification Badge (0-JS SVG)
Paste this lightweight SVG snippet onto your clinic bio page in Asheville, NC:
<a href="https://dotmd.com/doctors/sesalie-smathers-md-asheville-nc-1164402186" title="Dr. Sesalie Smathers, MD - Verified CMS Utilization on DotMD"><img src="https://dotmd.com/badges/npi/1164402186.svg" alt="Dr. Sesalie Smathers Radiation Oncology Badge" width="280" height="72" /></a>
Dr. Sesalie Smathers, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Smathers National Provider Identifier | NPI #1164402186 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (28801) |
| Dr. Smathers Asheville CMS Volume Rank | 33.33th Pct (1,290 CMS svcs; Z -0.390σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (NC Radiation Oncology) |
| 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 • 18 min lobby wait | 16 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.59/5 Listening • 4.80/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
“Waiting Room” Patient Reality Scorecard
Ask our AI Specialists anything about Dr. Sesalie Smathers
Other High-Volume Radiation Oncology Specialists in Asheville, NC
Ranked strictly by CMS Medicare volumeDr. Smathers Waiting-Room Q&A & Patient Experience Logs
Anonymous patient-submitted wait times, cash visit fees, and bedside manner discussions in Asheville, NC.
Share your self-pay visit cost and lobby wait time—no account, email, or IP stored.
Filter Dr. Sesalie Smathers community threads and patient logs by age, biological sex, dosage, and treatment duration.