Dr. Thomas Kelso, MD
902 N Howe St, Southport, NC 28461 • +1-665-555-9783
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 1998)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Southport Percentiles
NPI #1265570469 • CBSA Regional • Orthopedic Surgery
Dr. Thomas Kelso, MD (NPI #1265570469) practices Orthopedic Surgery in Southport, NC (28461) with sub-specialty concentration in 60 Active CMS HCPCS Codes, recording 3,980 annual CMS services across 663 distinct beneficiaries—placing this practice as a mid-cohort balanced caseload (40th Southport percentile) (+0.15σ vs NC state mean, 75.61th statewide percentile).
Dr. Kelso's longitudinal care intensity (6.0 billed units per patient across 663 individuals) centers on 99213 (964 annual units) and 20610 ($139–$190 cash range).
For out-of-network patients contacting +1-665-555-9783, Dr. Kelso's practice posts a $209.00 GPCI self-pay consult estimate ($209.00 patient-logged median, 4.63/5 composite reality score over 6 submissions).
Credentialed as an MD specialist with 28 years post-graduation experience since completing medical school at an LCME/COCA institution (1998), Dr. Kelso coordinates 60 Active CMS HCPCS Codes workups from 902 N Howe St (+1-665-555-9783).
Compared against Southport, NC Orthopedic Surgery peers
3,980 annual services across 663 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 | 964 | 40th | $130 – $178 |
| 20610 | Major Joint (Knee/Shoulder/Hip) Aspiration or Injection | 723 | 41th | $139 – $190 |
| 73562 | Radiologic Weight-Bearing 3-View Knee Examination | 509 | 37th | $78 – $107 |
| 99203 | New Patient Musculoskeletal Injury & Surgical Triage | 294 | 41th | $187 – $256 |
| 27447 | Total Knee Arthroplasty Joint Reconstruction | 187 | 37th | $1202 – $1647 |
| 96372 | Therapeutic Subcutaneous/Intramuscular Injection Administration (60 HCPCS billing breadth) | 1,303 | 40th | $147 – $213 |
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Dr. Thomas Kelso, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Kelso National Provider Identifier | NPI #1265570469 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (28461) |
| Dr. Kelso Southport CMS Volume Rank | 40.00th Pct (3,980 CMS svcs; Z +0.153σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (NC Orthopedic Surgery) |
| Fair Cash-Pay New-Patient Benchmark | $209.00 (CPT 99204 GPCI Benchmark) | CMS Geographic Practice Cost Index (Southport, NC) |
| Waiting-Room Wait Time & Cash Friendliness | $209.00 avg paid • 20 min lobby wait | 6 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.70/5 Listening • 4.81/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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