Dr. Brian Opalacz, DO
101 Delta Park DR, Shelby, NC 28150 • +1-285-555-9259
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 1992)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Shelby Percentiles
NPI #1881039485 • CBSA Regional • Orthopedic Surgery
Operating out of Shelby, NC (101 Delta Park DR), Orthopedic Surgery clinician Dr. Brian Opalacz, DO (accredited MD/DO training, 1992) maintains a focused low-volume boutique caseload (20th Shelby percentile) (67.23th NC percentile; Z-score -0.05σ across 3,114 documented services) with sub-specialty concentration in 85 Active CMS HCPCS Codes.
Among 6 tracked CMS fee-schedule codes for Dr. Opalacz (averaging 10.4 services per beneficiary), 99213 (Focused Orthopedic Joint & Spine Mobility Evaluation) represents 13% of tracked volume (405 encounters), paired with 20610 (304x).
At 101 Delta Park DR (28150), Dr. Brian Opalacz, DO accommodates direct self-pay scheduling (in-person clinic visits only) at ~$209.00 per new consult (4.93/5 bedside rating).
Credentialed as an DO specialist with 34 years post-graduation experience since completing medical school at an LCME/COCA institution (1992), Dr. Opalacz coordinates 85 Active CMS HCPCS Codes workups from 101 Delta Park DR (+1-285-555-9259).
Compared against Shelby, NC Orthopedic Surgery peers
3,114 annual services across 300 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 | 405 | 20th | $60 – $82 |
| 20610 | Major Joint (Knee/Shoulder/Hip) Aspiration or Injection | 304 | 24th | $64 – $87 |
| 73562 | Radiologic Weight-Bearing 3-View Knee Examination | 214 | 22th | $36 – $51 |
| 99203 | New Patient Musculoskeletal Injury & Surgical Triage | 124 | 16th | $86 – $117 |
| 27447 | Total Knee Arthroplasty Joint Reconstruction | 79 | 21th | $551 – $755 |
| 96372 | Therapeutic Subcutaneous/Intramuscular Injection Administration (85 HCPCS billing breadth) | 1,989 | 20th | $67 – $97 |
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Dr. Brian Opalacz, DO Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Opalacz National Provider Identifier | NPI #1881039485 (DO) | CMS NPPES Registry (28150) |
| Dr. Opalacz Shelby CMS Volume Rank | 20.00th Pct (3,114 CMS svcs; Z -0.053σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (NC Orthopedic Surgery) |
| 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 • 21 min lobby wait | 21 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.93/5 Listening • 4.49/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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