Dr. David Ortiz Melo, MD
40 Duke Medicine Cir, Durham, NC 27710 • +1-549-555-9110
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 2005)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Durham Percentiles
NPI #1306046776 • CBSA Regional • Nephrology
Operating out of Durham, NC (40 Duke Medicine Cir), Nephrology clinician Dr. David Ortiz Melo, MD (accredited MD/DO training, 2005) maintains a mid-cohort balanced caseload (43.75th Durham percentile) (29.33th NC percentile; Z-score -0.55σ across 1,233 documented services) with sub-specialty concentration in 30 Active CMS HCPCS Codes.
Procedural volume for Dr. Ortiz Melo is led by HCPCS 99214 (Chronic Kidney Disease eGFR, uACR & Electrolyte Management — 592 annual services, $220–$302 GPCI cash estimate), followed by CPT 90960 (Monthly Adult ESRD Renal Replacement Oversight, 271/yr) and CPT 99215 (High-Complexity Cardiorenal & Resistant Hypertension Visit, 222/yr).
Uninsured and high-deductible cash patients visiting Dr. David Ortiz Melo in Durham (27710) face an estimated $209.00 initial evaluation fee at 40 Duke Medicine Cir (hybrid in-clinic and telehealth video consults; 17-minute average reception wait; bedside manner 4.63/5 from 19 verified reports).
Patients evaluating Dr. David Ortiz Melo in ZIP 27710 note 21 years of post-doctoral tenure (null, 2005) alongside 3.2 annual CMS procedures per patient.
Compared against Durham, NC Nephrology peers
1,233 annual services across 387 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 | 592 | 43.75th | $220 – $302 |
| 90960 | Monthly Adult ESRD Renal Replacement Oversight | 271 | 44.75th | $440 – $603 |
| 99215 | High-Complexity Cardiorenal & Resistant Hypertension Visit | 222 | 38.75th | $321 – $440 |
| 99204 | New Patient Nephrology & Proteinuria Consultation | 148 | 41.75th | $303 – $415 |
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Dr. David Ortiz Melo, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Ortiz Melo National Provider Identifier | NPI #1306046776 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (27710) |
| Dr. Ortiz Melo Durham CMS Volume Rank | 43.75th Pct (1,233 CMS svcs; Z -0.545σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (NC Nephrology) |
| Fair Cash-Pay New-Patient Benchmark | $209.00 (CPT 99204 GPCI Benchmark) | CMS Geographic Practice Cost Index (Durham, NC) |
| Waiting-Room Wait Time & Cash Friendliness | $209.00 avg paid • 17 min lobby wait | 19 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.63/5 Listening • 4.91/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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