Dr. Melanie Hames, DO
2355 W Arlington Blvd, Greenville, NC 27834 • +1-673-555-3711
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 2000)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Greenville Percentiles
NPI #1992797716 • CBSA Regional • Nephrology
Statistical peer benchmarking across NC Nephrology providers positions Dr. Melanie Hames, DO in Greenville at -0.75σ (6.25th city percentile / 2.88th state percentile, 99 Medicare beneficiaries), with clinical focus spanning 23 Active CMS HCPCS Codes.
Dr. Hames's longitudinal care intensity (6.6 billed units per patient across 99 individuals) centers on 99214 (314 annual units) and 90960 ($420–$576 cash range).
Self-pay new patient consultations with Dr. Hames (CPT 99204 GPCI-adjusted benchmark) estimate around $209.00 (community reported average: $209.00) with hybrid in-clinic and telehealth video consults, 11-minute average reception wait, and a 4.40/5 modern protocol openness score across 17 patient logs.
Credentialed as an DO specialist with 26 years post-graduation experience since completing medical school at an LCME/COCA institution (2000), Dr. Hames coordinates 23 Active CMS HCPCS Codes workups from 2355 W Arlington Blvd (+1-673-555-3711).
Compared against Greenville, NC Nephrology peers
654 annual services across 99 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 | 314 | 12th | $210 – $288 |
| 90960 | Monthly Adult ESRD Renal Replacement Oversight | 144 | 12th | $420 – $576 |
| 99215 | High-Complexity Cardiorenal & Resistant Hypertension Visit | 118 | 12th | $306 – $420 |
| 99204 | New Patient Nephrology & Proteinuria Consultation | 78 | 12th | $289 – $396 |
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Dr. Melanie Hames, DO Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Hames National Provider Identifier | NPI #1992797716 (DO) | CMS NPPES Registry (27834) |
| Dr. Hames Greenville CMS Volume Rank | 6.25th Pct (654 CMS svcs; Z -0.750σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (NC Nephrology) |
| Fair Cash-Pay New-Patient Benchmark | $209.00 (CPT 99204 GPCI Benchmark) | CMS Geographic Practice Cost Index (Greenville, NC) |
| Waiting-Room Wait Time & Cash Friendliness | $209.00 avg paid • 11 min lobby wait | 17 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.86/5 Listening • 4.40/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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