Dr. Ernest Chisena, MD
1367 Washington Avenue Suite 200, Albany, NY 12206 • +1-582-555-2866
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 2000)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Albany Percentiles
NPI #1437417995 • CBSA Regional • Orthopedic Surgery
Anchored in Albany, NY 12206, Dr. Ernest Chisena, MD (NPI 1437417995) logged 1,152 annual procedures (focused low-volume boutique caseload (20.59th Albany percentile), 22.67th NY percentile, -0.44σ) with sub-specialty concentration in 131 Active CMS HCPCS Codes.
Procedural volume for Dr. Chisena is led by HCPCS 99213 (Focused Orthopedic Joint & Spine Mobility Evaluation — 389 annual services, $239–$328 GPCI cash estimate), followed by CPT 20610 (Major Joint (Knee/Shoulder/Hip) Aspiration or Injection, 292/yr) and CPT 73562 (Radiologic Weight-Bearing 3-View Knee Examination, 205/yr).
Uninsured and high-deductible cash patients visiting Dr. Ernest Chisena in Albany (12206) face an estimated $232.00 initial evaluation fee at 1367 Washington Avenue Suite 200 (hybrid in-clinic and telehealth video consults; 12-minute average reception wait; bedside manner 4.78/5 from 20 verified reports).
Credentialed as an MD specialist with 26 years post-graduation experience since completing medical school at an LCME/COCA institution (2000), Dr. Chisena coordinates 131 Active CMS HCPCS Codes workups from 1367 Washington Avenue Suite 200 (+1-582-555-2866).
Compared against Albany, NY Orthopedic Surgery peers
1,152 annual services across 288 beneficiaries
Standard deviations from NY Orthopedic Surgery mean utilization
Top Billed HCPCS/CPT Procedures & GPCI Self-Pay Cash Benchmarks
| HCPCS | Clinical Procedure Description | Annual Volume | Local Pct | Est. Cash Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99213 | Focused Orthopedic Joint & Spine Mobility Evaluation | 389 | 20.59th | $239 – $328 |
| 20610 | Major Joint (Knee/Shoulder/Hip) Aspiration or Injection | 292 | 15.59th | $255 – $349 |
| 73562 | Radiologic Weight-Bearing 3-View Knee Examination | 205 | 21.59th | $143 – $196 |
| 99203 | New Patient Musculoskeletal Injury & Surgical Triage | 119 | 15.59th | $343 – $470 |
| 27447 | Total Knee Arthroplasty Joint Reconstruction | 76 | 22.59th | $2208 – $3026 |
| 96372 | Therapeutic Subcutaneous/Intramuscular Injection Administration (131 HCPCS billing breadth) | 72 | 20.59th | $269 – $390 |
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Dr. Ernest Chisena, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Chisena National Provider Identifier | NPI #1437417995 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (12206) |
| Dr. Chisena Albany CMS Volume Rank | 20.59th Pct (1,152 CMS svcs; Z -0.444σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (NY Orthopedic Surgery) |
| 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 • 12 min lobby wait | 20 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.78/5 Listening • 4.72/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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