Dr. Niraj Desai, MD
8724 Barrelli Ct, Charlotte, NC 28277 • +1-470-555-1047
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 2011)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Charlotte Percentiles
NPI #1649246059 • CBSA Regional • Nephrology
Dr. Niraj Desai, MD (NPI #1649246059) practices Nephrology in Charlotte, NC (28277) with sub-specialty concentration in 18 Active CMS HCPCS Codes, recording 698 annual CMS services across 248 distinct beneficiaries—placing this practice as a focused low-volume boutique caseload (3.85th Charlotte percentile) (-0.73σ vs NC state mean, 5.77th statewide percentile).
Dr. Desai's longitudinal care intensity (2.8 billed units per patient across 248 individuals) centers on 99214 (335 annual units) and 90960 ($280–$384 cash range).
Self-pay new patient consultations with Dr. Desai (CPT 99204 GPCI-adjusted benchmark) estimate around $209.00 (community reported average: $209.00) with hybrid in-clinic and telehealth video consults, 10-minute average reception wait, and a 4.71/5 modern protocol openness score across 4 patient logs.
Spanning 15 years of clinical practice following 2011 graduation from medical training, Dr. Niraj Desai integrates 18 Active CMS HCPCS Codes diagnostics for Charlotte metro patients.
Compared against Charlotte, NC Nephrology peers
698 annual services across 248 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 | 335 | 12th | $140 – $192 |
| 90960 | Monthly Adult ESRD Renal Replacement Oversight | 154 | 12th | $280 – $384 |
| 99215 | High-Complexity Cardiorenal & Resistant Hypertension Visit | 126 | 12th | $204 – $280 |
| 99204 | New Patient Nephrology & Proteinuria Consultation | 84 | 12th | $192 – $264 |
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Dr. Niraj Desai, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Desai National Provider Identifier | NPI #1649246059 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (28277) |
| Dr. Desai Charlotte CMS Volume Rank | 3.85th Pct (698 CMS svcs; Z -0.735σ) | 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 • 10 min lobby wait | 4 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.76/5 Listening • 4.71/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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