Dr. Paul Cheifetz, MD
920 Cox Rd Ste 201, Gastonia, NC 28054 • +1-954-555-1982
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 2001)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Gastonia Percentiles
NPI #1265486054 • CBSA Regional • Nephrology
Statistical peer benchmarking across NC Nephrology providers positions Dr. Paul Cheifetz, MD in Gastonia at +0.43σ (50th city percentile / 76.92th state percentile, 395 Medicare beneficiaries), with clinical focus spanning 53 Active CMS HCPCS Codes.
Among 4 tracked CMS fee-schedule codes for Dr. Cheifetz (averaging 10.1 services per beneficiary), 99214 (Chronic Kidney Disease eGFR, uACR & Electrolyte Management) represents 48% of tracked volume (1914 encounters), paired with 90960 (877x).
For out-of-network patients contacting +1-954-555-1982, Dr. Cheifetz's practice posts a $209.00 GPCI self-pay consult estimate ($209.00 patient-logged median, 4.64/5 composite reality score over 15 submissions).
Clinical background for Dr. Cheifetz (MD, NPI #1265486054) includes accredited doctoral training (2001, 25 yrs in practice) and dedicated on-site consultations at 920 Cox Rd Ste 201.
Compared against Gastonia, NC Nephrology peers
3,987 annual services across 395 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 | 1,914 | 50th | $109 – $150 |
| 90960 | Monthly Adult ESRD Renal Replacement Oversight | 877 | 46th | $218 – $299 |
| 99215 | High-Complexity Cardiorenal & Resistant Hypertension Visit | 718 | 50th | $159 – $218 |
| 99204 | New Patient Nephrology & Proteinuria Consultation | 478 | 47th | $150 – $206 |
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Dr. Paul Cheifetz, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Cheifetz National Provider Identifier | NPI #1265486054 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (28054) |
| Dr. Cheifetz Gastonia CMS Volume Rank | 50.00th Pct (3,987 CMS svcs; Z +0.430σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (NC Nephrology) |
| Fair Cash-Pay New-Patient Benchmark | $209.00 (CPT 99204 GPCI Benchmark) | CMS Geographic Practice Cost Index (Gastonia, NC) |
| Waiting-Room Wait Time & Cash Friendliness | $209.00 avg paid • 13 min lobby wait | 15 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.62/5 Listening • 4.45/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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