Dr. Sandra Carias Zuniga, MD
1019 N Lafayette St Ste 1, Shelby, NC 28150 • +1-285-555-7166
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 2001)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Shelby Percentiles
NPI #1114378940 • CBSA Regional • Nephrology
Dr. Sandra Carias Zuniga, MD (NPI #1114378940) practices Nephrology in Shelby, NC (28150) with sub-specialty concentration in 17 Active CMS HCPCS Codes, recording 1,411 annual CMS services across 399 distinct beneficiaries—placing this practice as a focused low-volume boutique caseload (0th Shelby percentile) (-0.48σ vs NC state mean, 43.27th statewide percentile).
Procedural volume for Dr. Carias Zuniga is led by HCPCS 99214 (Chronic Kidney Disease eGFR, uACR & Electrolyte Management — 677 annual services, $176–$241 GPCI cash estimate), followed by CPT 90960 (Monthly Adult ESRD Renal Replacement Oversight, 310/yr) and CPT 99215 (High-Complexity Cardiorenal & Resistant Hypertension Visit, 254/yr).
For out-of-network patients contacting +1-285-555-7166, Dr. Carias Zuniga's practice posts a $209.00 GPCI self-pay consult estimate ($209.00 patient-logged median, 4.72/5 composite reality score over 3 submissions).
From 1019 N Lafayette St Ste 1 in Shelby (+1-285-555-7166), Dr. Carias Zuniga, MD (25-year clinical track record) delivers 17 Active CMS HCPCS Codes care.
Compared against Shelby, NC Nephrology peers
1,411 annual services across 399 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 | 677 | 12th | $176 – $241 |
| 90960 | Monthly Adult ESRD Renal Replacement Oversight | 310 | 12th | $351 – $482 |
| 99215 | High-Complexity Cardiorenal & Resistant Hypertension Visit | 254 | 12th | $256 – $351 |
| 99204 | New Patient Nephrology & Proteinuria Consultation | 169 | 12th | $242 – $331 |
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Dr. Sandra Carias Zuniga, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Carias Zuniga National Provider Identifier | NPI #1114378940 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (28150) |
| Dr. Carias Zuniga Shelby CMS Volume Rank | 0.00th Pct (1,411 CMS svcs; Z -0.482σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (NC Nephrology) |
| Fair Cash-Pay New-Patient Benchmark | $209.00 (CPT 99204 GPCI Benchmark) | CMS Geographic Practice Cost Index (Shelby, NC) |
| Waiting-Room Wait Time & Cash Friendliness | $209.00 avg paid • 19 min lobby wait | 3 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.58/5 Listening • 4.86/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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