Dr. Richard Pomerantz, MD
2386 Springs Rd Ne, Hickory, NC 28601 • +1-452-555-4990
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 2001)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Hickory Percentiles
NPI #1154321321 • CBSA Regional • Pulmonary Disease
Statistical peer benchmarking across NC Pulmonary Disease providers positions Dr. Richard Pomerantz, MD in Hickory at -0.15σ (75th city percentile / 70.33th state percentile, 341 Medicare beneficiaries), with clinical focus spanning 28 Active CMS HCPCS Codes.
Dr. Pomerantz's longitudinal care intensity (5.8 billed units per patient across 341 individuals) centers on 99214 (811 annual units) and 94060 ($41–$56 cash range).
For out-of-network patients contacting +1-452-555-4990, Dr. Pomerantz's practice posts a $209.00 GPCI self-pay consult estimate ($209.00 patient-logged median, 4.95/5 composite reality score over 6 submissions).
Spanning 25 years of clinical practice following 2001 graduation from medical training, Dr. Richard Pomerantz integrates 28 Active CMS HCPCS Codes diagnostics for Hickory metro patients.
Compared against Hickory, NC Pulmonary Disease peers
1,990 annual services across 341 beneficiaries
Standard deviations from NC Pulmonary Disease 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 Pulmonary, Asthma & COPD Management | 811 | 75th | $63 – $86 |
| 94060 | Pre- & Post-Bronchodilator Spirometry Airflow Evaluation | 455 | 73th | $41 – $56 |
| 94729 | Alveolar Carbon Monoxide Diffusing Capacity (DLCO) | 336 | 78th | $37 – $52 |
| 95810 | Attended Sleep Apnea Polysomnography Interpretation | 218 | 77th | $114 – $157 |
| 99204 | Comprehensive New Patient Respiratory & Sleep Workup | 158 | 80th | $88 – $121 |
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Dr. Richard Pomerantz, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Pomerantz National Provider Identifier | NPI #1154321321 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (28601) |
| Dr. Pomerantz Hickory CMS Volume Rank | 75.00th Pct (1,990 CMS svcs; Z -0.147σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (NC Pulmonary Disease) |
| 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 • 10 min lobby wait | 6 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.88/5 Listening • 4.73/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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