Dr. Ralph Darling, MD
391 Myrtle Ave, Suite 5, The Vascular Group, Pllc, Albany, NY 12208 • +1-275-555-2208
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 1992)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Albany Percentiles
NPI #1174513956 • CBSA Regional • Vascular Surgery
Within the Albany, NY (CBSA local) Vascular Surgery cohort, Dr. Ralph Darling, MD with sub-specialty concentration in 84 Active CMS HCPCS Codes ranks at the 66.67th municipal percentile and 73.58th NY percentile (-0.07σ Z-score) based on 2,300 billed procedures for 1,240 patients.
Procedural volume for Dr. Darling is led by HCPCS 99214 (Moderate-to-High Complexity Internal Medicine Follow-Up — 1035 annual services, $172–$236 GPCI cash estimate), followed by CPT 99213 (Established Preventive & Chronic Care Visit, 598/yr) and CPT 93000 (In-Office 12-Lead Resting Electrocardiogram, 299/yr).
For out-of-network patients contacting +1-275-555-2208, Dr. Darling's practice posts a $232.00 GPCI self-pay consult estimate ($232.00 patient-logged median, 4.64/5 composite reality score over 15 submissions).
Credentialed as an MD specialist with 34 years post-graduation experience since completing medical school at an LCME/COCA institution (1992), Dr. Darling coordinates 84 Active CMS HCPCS Codes workups from 391 Myrtle Ave, Suite 5, The Vascular Group, Pllc (+1-275-555-2208).
Compared against Albany, NY Vascular Surgery peers
2,300 annual services across 1,240 beneficiaries
Standard deviations from NY Vascular Surgery mean utilization
Top Billed HCPCS/CPT Procedures & GPCI Self-Pay Cash Benchmarks
| HCPCS | Clinical Procedure Description | Annual Volume | Local Pct | Est. Cash Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99214 | Moderate-to-High Complexity Internal Medicine Follow-Up | 1,035 | 66.67th | $172 – $236 |
| 99213 | Established Preventive & Chronic Care Visit | 598 | 65.67th | $132 – $181 |
| 93000 | In-Office 12-Lead Resting Electrocardiogram | 299 | 71.67th | $63 – $86 |
| G0439 | Annual Preventive Wellness & Cardiometabolic Risk Assessment | 230 | 69.67th | $202 – $277 |
| 99204 | Comprehensive New Patient Internal Medicine Diagnostic Visit | 138 | 63.67th | $240 – $329 |
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Dr. Ralph Darling, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Darling National Provider Identifier | NPI #1174513956 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (12208) |
| Dr. Darling Albany CMS Volume Rank | 66.67th Pct (2,300 CMS svcs; Z -0.066σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (NY Vascular 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 • 15 min lobby wait | 15 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.71/5 Listening • 4.47/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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