Dr. Michael Garner, MD
169 Doctors DR, Boone, NC 28607 • +1-671-555-6531
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 2013)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Boone Percentiles
NPI #1629451141 • CBSA Regional • Dermatology
Operating out of Boone, NC (169 Doctors DR), Dermatology clinician Dr. Michael Garner, MD (accredited MD/DO training, 2013) maintains a focused low-volume boutique caseload (28.57th Boone percentile) (73.62th NC percentile; Z-score +0.17σ across 5,028 documented services) with sub-specialty concentration in 63 Active CMS HCPCS Codes.
Dr. Garner's longitudinal care intensity (5.8 billed units per patient across 873 individuals) centers on 17000 (1692 annual units) and 99213 ($85–$117 cash range).
At 169 Doctors DR (28607), Dr. Michael Garner, MD accommodates direct self-pay scheduling (in-person clinic visits only) at ~$209.00 per new consult (4.74/5 bedside rating).
Credentialed as an MD specialist with 13 years post-graduation experience since completing medical school at an LCME/COCA institution (2013), Dr. Garner coordinates 63 Active CMS HCPCS Codes workups from 169 Doctors DR (+1-671-555-6531).
Compared against Boone, NC Dermatology peers
5,028 annual services across 873 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 | 1,692 | 28.57th | $76 – $105 |
| 99213 | Focused Cutaneous & Dermoscopic Examination | 1,542 | 23.57th | $85 – $117 |
| 11102 | Tangential Diagnostic Skin Biopsy of Single Lesion | 945 | 23.57th | $112 – $154 |
| 11401 | Excision of Benign Cutaneous Lesion (0.6 to 1.0 cm) | 498 | 30.57th | $157 – $215 |
| 99203 | New Patient Full-Body Skin Cancer & Dermatology Evaluation | 299 | 26.57th | $121 – $166 |
| 96372 | Therapeutic Subcutaneous/Intramuscular Injection Administration (63 HCPCS billing breadth) | 53 | 28.57th | $93 – $135 |
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Dr. Michael Garner, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Garner National Provider Identifier | NPI #1629451141 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (28607) |
| Dr. Garner Boone CMS Volume Rank | 28.57th Pct (5,028 CMS svcs; Z +0.167σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (NC Dermatology) |
| Fair Cash-Pay New-Patient Benchmark | $209.00 (CPT 99204 GPCI Benchmark) | CMS Geographic Practice Cost Index (Boone, NC) |
| Waiting-Room Wait Time & Cash Friendliness | $209.00 avg paid • 22 min lobby wait | 12 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.74/5 Listening • 4.68/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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