Dr. Krishnakumar Hongalgi, MD
47 New Scotland Ave, Mc-69, Albany, NY 12208 • +1-275-555-9188
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 2012)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Albany Percentiles
NPI #1962603225 • CBSA Regional • Nephrology
Statistical peer benchmarking across NY Nephrology providers positions Dr. Krishnakumar Hongalgi, MD in Albany at -0.25σ (16.67th city percentile / 31.45th state percentile, 323 Medicare beneficiaries), with clinical focus spanning 22 Active CMS HCPCS Codes.
Fee-schedule auditing of NPI 1962603225 highlights 500 annual claims for 99214 (16.67th Albany percentile; $273–$374 self-pay corridor) plus 229 encounters under 90960 and 188 under 99215.
For out-of-network patients contacting +1-275-555-9188, Dr. Hongalgi's practice posts a $232.00 GPCI self-pay consult estimate ($232.00 patient-logged median, 4.61/5 composite reality score over 20 submissions).
NPI registry verification (#1962603225) confirms Dr. Krishnakumar Hongalgi's MD standing serving CBSA 12208 with a 4.61/5 patient scorecard.
Compared against Albany, NY Nephrology peers
1,042 annual services across 323 beneficiaries
Standard deviations from NY 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 | 500 | 16.67th | $273 – $374 |
| 90960 | Monthly Adult ESRD Renal Replacement Oversight | 229 | 21.67th | $545 – $747 |
| 99215 | High-Complexity Cardiorenal & Resistant Hypertension Visit | 188 | 12.67th | $398 – $545 |
| 99204 | New Patient Nephrology & Proteinuria Consultation | 125 | 21.67th | $375 – $514 |
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Dr. Krishnakumar Hongalgi, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Hongalgi National Provider Identifier | NPI #1962603225 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (12208) |
| Dr. Hongalgi Albany CMS Volume Rank | 16.67th Pct (1,042 CMS svcs; Z -0.252σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (NY Nephrology) |
| Fair Cash-Pay New-Patient Benchmark | $232.00 (CPT 99204 GPCI Benchmark) | CMS Geographic Practice Cost Index (Albany, NY) |
| Waiting-Room Wait Time & Cash Friendliness | $232.00 avg paid • 10 min lobby wait | 20 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.90/5 Listening • 4.59/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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