Dr. Thomas Polascik, MD
Duke Cancer Center 5-1 Urology, Duke Cancer Center, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC 27710 • +1-549-555-9785
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 2002)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Durham Percentiles
NPI #1083798979 • CBSA Regional • Urology
Within the Durham, NC (CBSA local) Urology cohort, Dr. Thomas Polascik, MD with sub-specialty concentration in 62 Active CMS HCPCS Codes ranks at the 9.09th municipal percentile and 7.14th NC percentile (-0.56σ Z-score) based on 831 billed procedures for 285 patients.
Medicare Part B line-item claims for Dr. Thomas Polascik (27710) place 99214 at the top of the practice ledger (299 yearly units, 12th metro rank), rounded out by 51798 and 52000.
For out-of-network patients contacting +1-549-555-9785, Dr. Polascik's practice posts a $209.00 GPCI self-pay consult estimate ($209.00 patient-logged median, 4.59/5 composite reality score over 10 submissions).
Clinical background for Dr. Polascik (MD, NPI #1083798979) includes accredited doctoral training (2002, 24 yrs in practice) and virtual + in-office availability across NC.
Compared against Durham, NC Urology peers
831 annual services across 285 beneficiaries
Standard deviations from NC Urology mean utilization
Top Billed HCPCS/CPT Procedures & GPCI Self-Pay Cash Benchmarks
| HCPCS | Clinical Procedure Description | Annual Volume | Local Pct | Est. Cash Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99214 | Established Urologic, BPH & Androgen Evaluation | 299 | 12th | $218 – $299 |
| 51798 | Ultrasound Measurement of Post-Void Residual Urine Capacity | 224 | 12.09th | $91 – $125 |
| 52000 | Diagnostic Cystourethroscopy Lower Urinary Tract Inspection | 141 | 12th | $446 – $611 |
| 51741 | Complex Electronic Uroflowmetry Stream Calibration | 100 | 12th | $123 – $169 |
| 99204 | New Patient Urologic & Prostate Diagnostic Consultation | 66 | 12.09th | $308 – $421 |
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Dr. Thomas Polascik, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Polascik National Provider Identifier | NPI #1083798979 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (27710) |
| Dr. Polascik Durham CMS Volume Rank | 9.09th Pct (831 CMS svcs; Z -0.557σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (NC Urology) |
| 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 • 18 min lobby wait | 10 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.85/5 Listening • 4.51/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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