Dr. Stephen Smith, MD
2100 Erwin Rd, Durham, NC 27710 • +1-549-555-9338
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 1994)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Durham Percentiles
NPI #1851475719 • CBSA Regional • Nephrology
Within the Durham, NC (CBSA local) Nephrology cohort, Dr. Stephen Smith, MD with sub-specialty concentration in 26 Active CMS HCPCS Codes ranks at the 37.5th municipal percentile and 25th NC percentile (-0.59σ Z-score) based on 1,096 billed procedures for 370 patients.
Dr. Smith's longitudinal care intensity (3.0 billed units per patient across 370 individuals) centers on 99214 (526 annual units) and 90960 ($363–$498 cash range).
Uninsured and high-deductible cash patients visiting Dr. Stephen Smith in Durham (27710) face an estimated $209.00 initial evaluation fee at 2100 Erwin Rd (hybrid in-clinic and telehealth video consults; 21-minute average reception wait; bedside manner 4.79/5 from 5 verified reports).
From 2100 Erwin Rd in Durham (+1-549-555-9338), Dr. Smith, MD (32-year clinical track record) delivers 26 Active CMS HCPCS Codes care.
Compared against Durham, NC Nephrology peers
1,096 annual services across 370 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 | 526 | 37.5th | $182 – $249 |
| 90960 | Monthly Adult ESRD Renal Replacement Oversight | 241 | 33.5th | $363 – $498 |
| 99215 | High-Complexity Cardiorenal & Resistant Hypertension Visit | 197 | 37.5th | $265 – $363 |
| 99204 | New Patient Nephrology & Proteinuria Consultation | 132 | 32.5th | $250 – $342 |
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Dr. Stephen Smith, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Smith National Provider Identifier | NPI #1851475719 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (27710) |
| Dr. Smith Durham CMS Volume Rank | 37.50th Pct (1,096 CMS svcs; Z -0.594σ) | 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 • 21 min lobby wait | 5 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.79/5 Listening • 4.60/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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