Dr. Louis Gold, MD
5 Palisades DR, Ste100, Albany, NY 12205 • +1-299-555-4812
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 2008)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Albany Percentiles
NPI #1003818071 • CBSA Regional • Pulmonary Disease
Anchored in Albany, NY 12205, Dr. Louis Gold, MD (NPI 1003818071) logged 842 annual procedures (mid-cohort balanced caseload (50th Albany percentile), 15.38th NY percentile, -0.31σ) with sub-specialty concentration in 27 Active CMS HCPCS Codes.
Among 6 tracked CMS fee-schedule codes for Dr. Gold (averaging 2.8 services per beneficiary), 99214 (Established Pulmonary, Asthma & COPD Management) represents 40% of tracked volume (335 encounters), paired with 94060 (188x).
Uninsured and high-deductible cash patients visiting Dr. Louis Gold in Albany (12205) face an estimated $232.00 initial evaluation fee at 5 Palisades DR, Ste100 (hybrid in-clinic and telehealth video consults; 20-minute average reception wait; bedside manner 4.89/5 from 16 verified reports).
Clinical background for Dr. Gold (MD, NPI #1003818071) includes accredited doctoral training (2008, 18 yrs in practice) and virtual + in-office availability across NY.
Compared against Albany, NY Pulmonary Disease peers
842 annual services across 303 beneficiaries
Standard deviations from NY 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 | 335 | 50th | $126 – $173 |
| 94060 | Pre- & Post-Bronchodilator Spirometry Airflow Evaluation | 188 | 47th | $82 – $113 |
| 94729 | Alveolar Carbon Monoxide Diffusing Capacity (DLCO) | 139 | 45th | $75 – $102 |
| 95810 | Attended Sleep Apnea Polysomnography Interpretation | 90 | 49th | $230 – $316 |
| 99204 | Comprehensive New Patient Respiratory & Sleep Workup | 65 | 51th | $178 – $243 |
| 96372 | Therapeutic Subcutaneous/Intramuscular Injection Administration (27 HCPCS billing breadth) | 25 | 50th | $114 – $165 |
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Dr. Louis Gold, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Gold National Provider Identifier | NPI #1003818071 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (12205) |
| Dr. Gold Albany CMS Volume Rank | 50.00th Pct (842 CMS svcs; Z -0.313σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (NY Pulmonary Disease) |
| 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 • 20 min lobby wait | 16 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.89/5 Listening • 4.51/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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