Dr. John Brendese, MD
332 Lillington Ave, Charlotte, NC 28204 • +1-707-555-5062
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 1994)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Charlotte Percentiles
NPI #1407841901 • CBSA Regional • Rheumatology
Operating out of Charlotte, NC (332 Lillington Ave), Rheumatology clinician Dr. John Brendese, MD (accredited MD/DO training, 1994) maintains a focused low-volume boutique caseload (18.18th Charlotte percentile) (37.29th NC percentile; Z-score -0.55σ across 32,062 documented services) with sub-specialty concentration in 53 Active CMS HCPCS Codes.
Procedural volume for Dr. Brendese is led by HCPCS 99214 (Autoimmune Arthritis & Biologic/DMARD Safety Evaluation — 548 annual services, $45–$62 GPCI cash estimate), followed by CPT 20610 (Large Joint Synovial Arthrocentesis or Corticosteroid Injection, 250/yr) and CPT 96413 (Intravenous Biologic Infusion Therapy (First Hour), 179/yr).
Uninsured and high-deductible cash patients visiting Dr. John Brendese in Charlotte (28204) face an estimated $209.00 initial evaluation fee at 332 Lillington Ave (hybrid in-clinic and telehealth video consults; 14-minute average reception wait; bedside manner 4.66/5 from 20 verified reports).
NPI registry verification (#1407841901) confirms Dr. John Brendese's MD standing serving CBSA 28204 with a 4.53/5 patient scorecard.
Compared against Charlotte, NC Rheumatology peers
32,062 annual services across 184 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 | 548 | 18.18th | $45 – $62 |
| 20610 | Large Joint Synovial Arthrocentesis or Corticosteroid Injection | 250 | 13.18th | $36 – $51 |
| 96413 | Intravenous Biologic Infusion Therapy (First Hour) | 179 | 14.18th | $62 – $85 |
| 76881 | Complete Joint Synovitis High-Resolution Ultrasound | 119 | 20.18th | $47 – $65 |
| 99204 | New Patient Autoimmune & Rheumatology Diagnostic Workup | 95 | 18.18th | $62 – $85 |
| 96372 | Therapeutic Subcutaneous/Intramuscular Injection Administration (53 HCPCS billing breadth) | 30,870 | 18.18th | $45 – $65 |
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Dr. John Brendese, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Brendese National Provider Identifier | NPI #1407841901 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (28204) |
| Dr. Brendese Charlotte CMS Volume Rank | 18.18th Pct (32,062 CMS svcs; Z -0.551σ) | 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 • 14 min lobby wait | 20 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.66/5 Listening • 4.90/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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