Dr. Donald Berling, MD
3158 Freedom DR Ste 3101, Charlotte, NC 28208 • +1-663-555-3447
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 1998)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Charlotte Percentiles
NPI #1710927421 • CBSA Regional • Nephrology
Within the Charlotte, NC (CBSA local) Nephrology cohort, Dr. Donald Berling, MD with sub-specialty concentration in 66 Active CMS HCPCS Codes ranks at the 50th municipal percentile and 68.75th NC percentile (+0.01σ Z-score) based on 2,808 billed procedures for 334 patients.
Granular CPT/HCPCS billing distribution at 3158 Freedom DR Ste 3101 shows Dr. Donald Berling's primary concentration in Chronic Kidney Disease eGFR, uACR & Electrolyte Management (code 99214: 612x/yr, 50th local percentile) alongside Monthly Adult ESRD Renal Replacement Oversight (90960: 281x/yr, $148–$202).
For out-of-network patients contacting +1-663-555-3447, Dr. Berling's practice posts a $209.00 GPCI self-pay consult estimate ($209.00 patient-logged median, 4.95/5 composite reality score over 6 submissions).
Patients evaluating Dr. Donald Berling in ZIP 28208 note 28 years of post-doctoral tenure (null, 1998) alongside 8.4 annual CMS procedures per patient.
Compared against Charlotte, NC Nephrology peers
2,808 annual services across 334 beneficiaries
Standard deviations from NC Nephrology mean utilization
Top Billed HCPCS/CPT Procedures & GPCI Self-Pay Cash Benchmarks
| HCPCS | Clinical Procedure Description | Annual Volume | Local Pct | Est. Cash Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99214 | Chronic Kidney Disease eGFR, uACR & Electrolyte Management | 612 | 50th | $74 – $101 |
| 90960 | Monthly Adult ESRD Renal Replacement Oversight | 281 | 55th | $148 – $202 |
| 99215 | High-Complexity Cardiorenal & Resistant Hypertension Visit | 230 | 51th | $108 – $147 |
| 99204 | New Patient Nephrology & Proteinuria Consultation | 153 | 45th | $101 – $139 |
| 96372 | Therapeutic Subcutaneous/Intramuscular Injection Administration (66 HCPCS billing breadth) | 1,533 | 50th | $64 – $93 |
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Dr. Donald Berling, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Berling National Provider Identifier | NPI #1710927421 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (28208) |
| Dr. Berling Charlotte CMS Volume Rank | 50.00th Pct (2,808 CMS svcs; Z +0.012σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (NC Nephrology) |
| 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 • 16 min lobby wait | 6 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.73/5 Listening • 4.47/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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