Dr. Francis Luk, MD
1 Medical Center Blvd, Winston Salem, NC 27157 • +1-539-555-3921
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 1993)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Winston Salem Percentiles
NPI #1700198173 • CBSA Regional • Rheumatology
Within the Winston Salem, NC (CBSA local) Rheumatology cohort, Dr. Francis Luk, MD with sub-specialty concentration in 15 Active CMS HCPCS Codes ranks at the 28.57th municipal percentile and 5.93th NC percentile (-0.94σ Z-score) based on 888 billed procedures for 247 patients.
Procedural volume for Dr. Luk is led by HCPCS 99214 (Autoimmune Arthritis & Biologic/DMARD Safety Evaluation — 408 annual services, $126–$173 GPCI cash estimate), followed by CPT 20610 (Large Joint Synovial Arthrocentesis or Corticosteroid Injection, 186/yr) and CPT 96413 (Intravenous Biologic Infusion Therapy (First Hour), 133/yr).
Uninsured and high-deductible cash patients visiting Dr. Francis Luk in Winston Salem (27157) face an estimated $209.00 initial evaluation fee at 1 Medical Center Blvd (hybrid in-clinic and telehealth video consults; 22-minute average reception wait; bedside manner 4.77/5 from 16 verified reports).
Clinical background for Dr. Luk (MD, NPI #1700198173) includes accredited doctoral training (1993, 33 yrs in practice) and virtual + in-office availability across NC.
Compared against Winston Salem, NC Rheumatology peers
888 annual services across 247 beneficiaries
Standard deviations from NC Rheumatology mean utilization
Top Billed HCPCS/CPT Procedures & GPCI Self-Pay Cash Benchmarks
| HCPCS | Clinical Procedure Description | Annual Volume | Local Pct | Est. Cash Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99214 | Autoimmune Arthritis & Biologic/DMARD Safety Evaluation | 408 | 28.57th | $126 – $173 |
| 20610 | Large Joint Synovial Arthrocentesis or Corticosteroid Injection | 186 | 24.57th | $100 – $137 |
| 96413 | Intravenous Biologic Infusion Therapy (First Hour) | 133 | 33.57th | $174 – $238 |
| 76881 | Complete Joint Synovitis High-Resolution Ultrasound | 89 | 25.57th | $132 – $181 |
| 99204 | New Patient Autoimmune & Rheumatology Diagnostic Workup | 71 | 26.57th | $174 – $238 |
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Dr. Francis Luk, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Luk National Provider Identifier | NPI #1700198173 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (27157) |
| Dr. Luk Winston Salem CMS Volume Rank | 28.57th Pct (888 CMS svcs; Z -0.942σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (NC Rheumatology) |
| Fair Cash-Pay New-Patient Benchmark | $209.00 (CPT 99204 GPCI Benchmark) | CMS Geographic Practice Cost Index (Winston Salem, NC) |
| Waiting-Room Wait Time & Cash Friendliness | $209.00 avg paid • 22 min lobby wait | 16 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.77/5 Listening • 4.81/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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