Dr. Lakshmi Sodagum, MD
67 High St, Suite 102, Newton, NJ 07860 • +1-395-555-5232
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 1992)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Newton Percentiles
NPI #1265421283 • CBSA Regional • Nephrology
Within the Newton, NJ (CBSA local) Nephrology cohort, Dr. Lakshmi Sodagum, MD with sub-specialty concentration in 21 Active CMS HCPCS Codes ranks at the 50th municipal percentile and 88.89th NJ percentile (+0.80σ Z-score) based on 5,085 billed procedures for 1,001 patients.
Among 4 tracked CMS fee-schedule codes for Dr. Sodagum (averaging 5.1 services per beneficiary), 99214 (Chronic Kidney Disease eGFR, uACR & Electrolyte Management) represents 48% of tracked volume (2441 encounters), paired with 90960 (1119x).
Cash-pay intake data for NPI 1265421283 (67 High St, Suite 102, Newton) indicates $209.00 typical out-of-pocket visit spend against a $209.00 locality benchmark, paired with 11-minute average reception wait and 4.84/5 biomarker openness.
Credentialed as an MD specialist with 34 years post-graduation experience since completing medical school at an LCME/COCA institution (1992), Dr. Sodagum coordinates 21 Active CMS HCPCS Codes workups from 67 High St, Suite 102 (+1-395-555-5232).
Compared against Newton, NJ Nephrology peers
5,085 annual services across 1,001 beneficiaries
Standard deviations from NJ 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 | 2,441 | 50th | $222 – $304 |
| 90960 | Monthly Adult ESRD Renal Replacement Oversight | 1,119 | 49th | $443 – $607 |
| 99215 | High-Complexity Cardiorenal & Resistant Hypertension Visit | 915 | 46th | $323 – $443 |
| 99204 | New Patient Nephrology & Proteinuria Consultation | 610 | 46th | $305 – $417 |
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Dr. Lakshmi Sodagum, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Sodagum National Provider Identifier | NPI #1265421283 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (07860) |
| Dr. Sodagum Newton CMS Volume Rank | 50.00th Pct (5,085 CMS svcs; Z +0.795σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (NJ Nephrology) |
| Fair Cash-Pay New-Patient Benchmark | $209.00 (CPT 99204 GPCI Benchmark) | CMS Geographic Practice Cost Index (Newton, NJ) |
| Waiting-Room Wait Time & Cash Friendliness | $209.00 avg paid • 11 min lobby wait | 9 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.79/5 Listening • 4.84/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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