Dr. Shikha Rao, MD
20 Prospect Ave Ste 702, Hackensack, NJ 07601 • +1-898-555-4715
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 2002)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Hackensack Percentiles
NPI #1093201162 • CBSA Regional • Dermatology
Within the Hackensack, NJ (CBSA local) Dermatology cohort, Dr. Shikha Rao, MD with sub-specialty concentration in 59 Active CMS HCPCS Codes ranks at the 0th municipal percentile and 2.63th NJ percentile (-0.70σ Z-score) based on 700 billed procedures for 229 patients.
Procedural volume for Dr. Rao is led by HCPCS 17000 (Cryotherapy Destruction of Premalignant Actinic Lesion — 238 annual services, $272–$372 GPCI cash estimate), followed by CPT 99213 (Focused Cutaneous & Dermoscopic Examination, 217/yr) and CPT 11102 (Tangential Diagnostic Skin Biopsy of Single Lesion, 133/yr).
For out-of-network patients contacting +1-898-555-4715, Dr. Rao's practice posts a $209.00 GPCI self-pay consult estimate ($209.00 patient-logged median, 4.58/5 composite reality score over 13 submissions).
Clinical background for Dr. Rao (MD, NPI #1093201162) includes accredited doctoral training (2002, 24 yrs in practice) and virtual + in-office availability across NJ.
Compared against Hackensack, NJ Dermatology peers
700 annual services across 229 beneficiaries
Standard deviations from NJ Dermatology mean utilization
Top Billed HCPCS/CPT Procedures & GPCI Self-Pay Cash Benchmarks
| HCPCS | Clinical Procedure Description | Annual Volume | Local Pct | Est. Cash Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17000 | Cryotherapy Destruction of Premalignant Actinic Lesion | 238 | 12th | $272 – $372 |
| 99213 | Focused Cutaneous & Dermoscopic Examination | 217 | 12th | $304 – $416 |
| 11102 | Tangential Diagnostic Skin Biopsy of Single Lesion | 133 | 12th | $400 – $548 |
| 11401 | Excision of Benign Cutaneous Lesion (0.6 to 1.0 cm) | 70 | 12th | $560 – $767 |
| 99203 | New Patient Full-Body Skin Cancer & Dermatology Evaluation | 42 | 12th | $432 – $592 |
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Dr. Shikha Rao, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Rao National Provider Identifier | NPI #1093201162 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (07601) |
| Dr. Rao Hackensack CMS Volume Rank | 0.00th Pct (700 CMS svcs; Z -0.704σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (NJ Dermatology) |
| Fair Cash-Pay New-Patient Benchmark | $209.00 (CPT 99204 GPCI Benchmark) | CMS Geographic Practice Cost Index (Hackensack, NJ) |
| Waiting-Room Wait Time & Cash Friendliness | $209.00 avg paid • 11 min lobby wait | 13 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.83/5 Listening • 4.43/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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