Dr. Alfred Geissele, MD
2165 Medical Park Drive, Hickory, NC 28602 • +1-355-555-1068
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 2002)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Hickory Percentiles
NPI #1902858863 • CBSA Regional • Orthopedic Surgery
Statistical peer benchmarking across NC Orthopedic Surgery providers positions Dr. Alfred Geissele, MD in Hickory at -0.45σ (36.36th city percentile / 34.26th state percentile, 296 Medicare beneficiaries), with clinical focus spanning 77 Active CMS HCPCS Codes.
Among 6 tracked CMS fee-schedule codes for Dr. Geissele (averaging 4.9 services per beneficiary), 99213 (Focused Orthopedic Joint & Spine Mobility Evaluation) represents 22% of tracked volume (318 encounters), paired with 20610 (238x).
At 2165 Medical Park Drive (28602), Dr. Alfred Geissele, MD accommodates direct self-pay scheduling (hybrid in-clinic and telehealth video consults) at ~$209.00 per new consult (4.71/5 bedside rating).
Patients evaluating Dr. Alfred Geissele in ZIP 28602 note 24 years of post-doctoral tenure (null, 2002) alongside 4.9 annual CMS procedures per patient.
Compared against Hickory, NC Orthopedic Surgery peers
1,461 annual services across 296 beneficiaries
Standard deviations from NC Orthopedic Surgery mean utilization
Top Billed HCPCS/CPT Procedures & GPCI Self-Pay Cash Benchmarks
| HCPCS | Clinical Procedure Description | Annual Volume | Local Pct | Est. Cash Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99213 | Focused Orthopedic Joint & Spine Mobility Evaluation | 318 | 36.36th | $123 – $168 |
| 20610 | Major Joint (Knee/Shoulder/Hip) Aspiration or Injection | 238 | 41.36th | $131 – $179 |
| 73562 | Radiologic Weight-Bearing 3-View Knee Examination | 168 | 33.36th | $73 – $101 |
| 99203 | New Patient Musculoskeletal Injury & Surgical Triage | 97 | 36.36th | $176 – $242 |
| 27447 | Total Knee Arthroplasty Joint Reconstruction | 62 | 39.36th | $1135 – $1555 |
| 96372 | Therapeutic Subcutaneous/Intramuscular Injection Administration (77 HCPCS billing breadth) | 579 | 36.36th | $138 – $200 |
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Dr. Alfred Geissele, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Geissele National Provider Identifier | NPI #1902858863 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (28602) |
| Dr. Geissele Hickory CMS Volume Rank | 36.36th Pct (1,461 CMS svcs; Z -0.446σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (NC Orthopedic Surgery) |
| Fair Cash-Pay New-Patient Benchmark | $209.00 (CPT 99204 GPCI Benchmark) | CMS Geographic Practice Cost Index (Hickory, NC) |
| Waiting-Room Wait Time & Cash Friendliness | $209.00 avg paid • 13 min lobby wait | 13 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.71/5 Listening • 4.89/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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