Dr. Prakriti Merchant, MD
1308 Morris Ave, Union, NJ 07083 • +1-312-555-2092
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 2016)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Union Percentiles
NPI #1447546775 • CBSA Regional • Gastroenterology
CMS Medicare Part B utilization records credit Dr. Prakriti Merchant (MD, NPI 1447546775) at 1308 Morris Ave in Union with 698 annual clinical services (127 beneficiaries), corresponding to a -0.45σ regional deviation and focused low-volume boutique caseload (12.5th Union percentile) with sub-specialty concentration in 25 Active CMS HCPCS Codes.
Dr. Merchant's longitudinal care intensity (5.5 billed units per patient across 127 individuals) centers on 99214 (258 annual units) and 45380 ($262–$360 cash range).
Cash-pay intake data for NPI 1447546775 (1308 Morris Ave, Union) indicates $209.00 typical out-of-pocket visit spend against a $209.00 locality benchmark, paired with 15-minute average reception wait and 4.52/5 biomarker openness.
Spanning 10 years of clinical practice following 2016 graduation from medical training, Dr. Prakriti Merchant integrates 25 Active CMS HCPCS Codes diagnostics for Union metro patients.
Compared against Union, NJ Gastroenterology peers
698 annual services across 127 beneficiaries
Standard deviations from NJ Gastroenterology mean utilization
Top Billed HCPCS/CPT Procedures & GPCI Self-Pay Cash Benchmarks
| HCPCS | Clinical Procedure Description | Annual Volume | Local Pct | Est. Cash Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99214 | Established Gastroenterology, GERD & IBD Evaluation | 258 | 12.5th | $109 – $149 |
| 45380 | Diagnostic Colonoscopy w/ Mucosal Tissue Biopsy | 175 | 16.5th | $262 – $360 |
| 43239 | Upper GI Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) w/ Biopsy | 147 | 12th | $218 – $299 |
| 45385 | Colonoscopy w/ Snare Polypectomy Lesion Removal | 70 | 12th | $292 – $400 |
| 99204 | New Patient Digestive & Hepatology Consultation | 49 | 12th | $153 – $210 |
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Dr. Prakriti Merchant, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Merchant National Provider Identifier | NPI #1447546775 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (07083) |
| Dr. Merchant Union CMS Volume Rank | 12.50th Pct (698 CMS svcs; Z -0.449σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (NJ Gastroenterology) |
| Fair Cash-Pay New-Patient Benchmark | $209.00 (CPT 99204 GPCI Benchmark) | CMS Geographic Practice Cost Index (Union, NJ) |
| Waiting-Room Wait Time & Cash Friendliness | $209.00 avg paid • 15 min lobby wait | 21 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.66/5 Listening • 4.52/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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