Dr. Ajith Puram, MD
2001 Vail Ave, Charlotte, NC 28207 • +1-350-555-4459
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 1998)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Charlotte Percentiles
NPI #1356621916 • CBSA Regional • Hospitalist
Operating out of Charlotte, NC (2001 Vail Ave), Hospitalist clinician Dr. Ajith Puram, MD (accredited MD/DO training, 1998) maintains a focused low-volume boutique caseload (33.9th Charlotte percentile) (35.25th NC percentile; Z-score -0.19σ across 766 documented services) with sub-specialty concentration in 10 Active CMS HCPCS Codes.
Among 5 tracked CMS fee-schedule codes for Dr. Puram (averaging 4.1 services per beneficiary), 99214 (Moderate-to-High Complexity Internal Medicine Follow-Up) represents 45% of tracked volume (345 encounters), paired with 99213 (199x).
At 2001 Vail Ave (28207), Dr. Ajith Puram, MD accommodates direct self-pay scheduling (in-person clinic visits only) at ~$209.00 per new consult (4.87/5 bedside rating).
Patients evaluating Dr. Ajith Puram in ZIP 28207 note 28 years of post-doctoral tenure (null, 1998) alongside 4.1 annual CMS procedures per patient.
Compared against Charlotte, NC Hospitalist peers
766 annual services across 187 beneficiaries
Standard deviations from NC Hospitalist 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 | 345 | 33.9th | $149 – $204 |
| 99213 | Established Preventive & Chronic Care Visit | 199 | 34.9th | $114 – $156 |
| 93000 | In-Office 12-Lead Resting Electrocardiogram | 100 | 38.9th | $54 – $74 |
| G0439 | Annual Preventive Wellness & Cardiometabolic Risk Assessment | 77 | 34.9th | $174 – $239 |
| 99204 | Comprehensive New Patient Internal Medicine Diagnostic Visit | 46 | 36.9th | $207 – $283 |
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Dr. Ajith Puram, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Puram National Provider Identifier | NPI #1356621916 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (28207) |
| Dr. Puram Charlotte CMS Volume Rank | 33.90th Pct (766 CMS svcs; Z -0.191σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (NC Hospitalist) |
| Fair Cash-Pay New-Patient Benchmark | $209.00 (CPT 99204 GPCI Benchmark) | CMS Geographic Practice Cost Index (Charlotte, NC) |
| Waiting-Room Wait Time & Cash Friendliness | $209.00 avg paid • 18 min lobby wait | 24 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.87/5 Listening • 4.55/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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