Dr. Heather Gladue, DO
801 E Morehead St Ste 100, Charlotte, NC 28202 • +1-222-555-2904
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 2006)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Charlotte Percentiles
NPI #1790949642 • CBSA Regional • Rheumatology
Within the Charlotte, NC (CBSA local) Rheumatology cohort, Dr. Heather Gladue, DO with sub-specialty concentration in 94 Active CMS HCPCS Codes ranks at the 86.36th municipal percentile and 77.97th NC percentile (+0.65σ Z-score) based on 127,851 billed procedures for 681 patients.
Procedural volume for Dr. Gladue is led by HCPCS 99214 (Autoimmune Arthritis & Biologic/DMARD Safety Evaluation — 2202 annual services, $45–$62 GPCI cash estimate), followed by CPT 20610 (Large Joint Synovial Arthrocentesis or Corticosteroid Injection, 1005/yr) and CPT 96413 (Intravenous Biologic Infusion Therapy (First Hour), 718/yr).
Uninsured and high-deductible cash patients visiting Dr. Heather Gladue in Charlotte (28202) face an estimated $209.00 initial evaluation fee at 801 E Morehead St Ste 100 (hybrid in-clinic and telehealth video consults; 17-minute average reception wait; bedside manner 4.77/5 from 11 verified reports).
NPI registry verification (#1790949642) confirms Dr. Heather Gladue's DO standing serving CBSA 28202 with a 4.56/5 patient scorecard.
Compared against Charlotte, NC Rheumatology peers
127,851 annual services across 681 beneficiaries
Standard deviations from NC Rheumatology mean utilization
Top Billed HCPCS/CPT Procedures & GPCI Self-Pay Cash Benchmarks
| HCPCS | Clinical Procedure Description | Annual Volume | Local Pct | Est. Cash Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99214 | Autoimmune Arthritis & Biologic/DMARD Safety Evaluation | 2,202 | 86.36th | $45 – $62 |
| 20610 | Large Joint Synovial Arthrocentesis or Corticosteroid Injection | 1,005 | 90.36th | $36 – $51 |
| 96413 | Intravenous Biologic Infusion Therapy (First Hour) | 718 | 91.36th | $62 – $85 |
| 76881 | Complete Joint Synovitis High-Resolution Ultrasound | 479 | 85.36th | $47 – $65 |
| 99204 | New Patient Autoimmune & Rheumatology Diagnostic Workup | 383 | 83.36th | $62 – $85 |
| 96372 | Therapeutic Subcutaneous/Intramuscular Injection Administration (94 HCPCS billing breadth) | 123,065 | 86.36th | $45 – $65 |
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Dr. Heather Gladue, DO Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Gladue National Provider Identifier | NPI #1790949642 (DO) | CMS NPPES Registry (28202) |
| Dr. Gladue Charlotte CMS Volume Rank | 86.36th Pct (127,851 CMS svcs; Z +0.651σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (NC Rheumatology) |
| 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 • 17 min lobby wait | 11 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.77/5 Listening • 4.46/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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