Dr. Mary Ruth Buchness, MD
279 Nj Route 31, Washington, NJ 07882 • +1-840-555-3444
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 2004)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Washington Percentiles
NPI #1205849395 • CBSA Regional • Dermatology
Within the Washington, NJ (CBSA local) Dermatology cohort, Dr. Mary Ruth Buchness, MD with sub-specialty concentration in 39 Active CMS HCPCS Codes ranks at the 99th municipal percentile and 6.91th NJ percentile (-0.67σ Z-score) based on 859 billed procedures for 307 patients.
Among 5 tracked CMS fee-schedule codes for Dr. Buchness (averaging 2.8 services per beneficiary), 17000 (Cryotherapy Destruction of Premalignant Actinic Lesion) represents 34% of tracked volume (292 encounters), paired with 99213 (266x).
For out-of-network patients contacting +1-840-555-3444, Dr. Buchness's practice posts a $209.00 GPCI self-pay consult estimate ($209.00 patient-logged median, 4.84/5 composite reality score over 15 submissions).
Spanning 22 years of clinical practice following 2004 graduation from medical training, Dr. Mary Ruth Buchness integrates 39 Active CMS HCPCS Codes diagnostics for Washington metro patients.
Top 10% Dermatology volume leader in Washington, NJ
859 annual services across 307 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 | 292 | 99th | $89 – $123 |
| 99213 | Focused Cutaneous & Dermoscopic Examination | 266 | 99.5th | $100 – $137 |
| 11102 | Tangential Diagnostic Skin Biopsy of Single Lesion | 163 | 96th | $132 – $180 |
| 11401 | Excision of Benign Cutaneous Lesion (0.6 to 1.0 cm) | 86 | 97th | $184 – $252 |
| 99203 | New Patient Full-Body Skin Cancer & Dermatology Evaluation | 52 | 99.5th | $142 – $195 |
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Dr. Mary Ruth Buchness, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Buchness National Provider Identifier | NPI #1205849395 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (07882) |
| Dr. Buchness Washington CMS Volume Rank | 99.00th Pct (859 CMS svcs; Z -0.674σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (NJ Dermatology) |
| Fair Cash-Pay New-Patient Benchmark | $209.00 (CPT 99204 GPCI Benchmark) | CMS Geographic Practice Cost Index (Washington, NJ) |
| Waiting-Room Wait Time & Cash Friendliness | $209.00 avg paid • 11 min lobby wait | 15 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.74/5 Listening • 4.60/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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