Dr. Sivakumar Nagaraju, MD
500 Walter St Ne Ste 501, Albuquerque, NM 87102 • +1-542-555-5708
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 1993)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Albuquerque Percentiles
NPI #1952373235 • CBSA Regional • Pulmonary Disease
Statistical peer benchmarking across NM Pulmonary Disease providers positions Dr. Sivakumar Nagaraju, MD in Albuquerque at -0.16σ (50th city percentile / 59.09th state percentile, 404 Medicare beneficiaries), with clinical focus spanning 40 Active CMS HCPCS Codes.
Procedural volume for Dr. Nagaraju is led by HCPCS 99214 (Established Pulmonary, Asthma & COPD Management — 593 annual services, $129–$176 GPCI cash estimate), followed by CPT 94060 (Pre- & Post-Bronchodilator Spirometry Airflow Evaluation, 333/yr) and CPT 94729 (Alveolar Carbon Monoxide Diffusing Capacity (DLCO), 246/yr).
Uninsured and high-deductible cash patients visiting Dr. Sivakumar Nagaraju in Albuquerque (87102) face an estimated $209.00 initial evaluation fee at 500 Walter St Ne Ste 501 (hybrid in-clinic and telehealth video consults; 19-minute average reception wait; bedside manner 4.56/5 from 13 verified reports).
Clinical background for Dr. Nagaraju (MD, NPI #1952373235) includes accredited doctoral training (1993, 33 yrs in practice) and virtual + in-office availability across NM.
Compared against Albuquerque, NM Pulmonary Disease peers
1,678 annual services across 404 beneficiaries
Standard deviations from NM Pulmonary Disease 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 Pulmonary, Asthma & COPD Management | 593 | 50th | $129 – $176 |
| 94060 | Pre- & Post-Bronchodilator Spirometry Airflow Evaluation | 333 | 53th | $84 – $115 |
| 94729 | Alveolar Carbon Monoxide Diffusing Capacity (DLCO) | 246 | 51th | $76 – $104 |
| 95810 | Attended Sleep Apnea Polysomnography Interpretation | 159 | 50th | $235 – $322 |
| 99204 | Comprehensive New Patient Respiratory & Sleep Workup | 116 | 46th | $181 – $248 |
| 96372 | Therapeutic Subcutaneous/Intramuscular Injection Administration (40 HCPCS billing breadth) | 231 | 50th | $116 – $168 |
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Dr. Sivakumar Nagaraju, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Nagaraju National Provider Identifier | NPI #1952373235 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (87102) |
| Dr. Nagaraju Albuquerque CMS Volume Rank | 50.00th Pct (1,678 CMS svcs; Z -0.157σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (NM Pulmonary Disease) |
| Fair Cash-Pay New-Patient Benchmark | $209.00 (CPT 99204 GPCI Benchmark) | CMS Geographic Practice Cost Index (Albuquerque, NM) |
| Waiting-Room Wait Time & Cash Friendliness | $209.00 avg paid • 19 min lobby wait | 13 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.56/5 Listening • 4.44/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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