Dr. Safa Kalache, MD
1 Gustave L Levy Pl, New York, NY 10029 • +1-920-555-2856
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 1993)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & New York Percentiles
NPI #1710146741 • CBSA 35620 • Nephrology
Statistical peer benchmarking across NY Nephrology providers positions Dr. Safa Kalache, MD in New York at -0.21σ (65.91th city percentile / 49.88th state percentile, 472 Medicare beneficiaries), with clinical focus spanning 13 Active CMS HCPCS Codes.
Dr. Kalache's longitudinal care intensity (3.1 billed units per patient across 472 individuals) centers on 99214 (713 annual units) and 90960 ($377–$516 cash range).
Uninsured and high-deductible cash patients visiting Dr. Safa Kalache in New York (10029) face an estimated $239.00 initial evaluation fee at 1 Gustave L Levy Pl (hybrid in-clinic and telehealth video consults; 12-minute average reception wait; bedside manner 4.58/5 from 10 verified reports).
From 1 Gustave L Levy Pl in New York (+1-920-555-2856), Dr. Kalache, MD (33-year clinical track record) delivers 13 Active CMS HCPCS Codes care.
Compared against New York, NY Nephrology peers
1,485 annual services across 472 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 | 713 | 65.91th | $188 – $258 |
| 90960 | Monthly Adult ESRD Renal Replacement Oversight | 327 | 64.91th | $377 – $516 |
| 99215 | High-Complexity Cardiorenal & Resistant Hypertension Visit | 267 | 66.91th | $275 – $377 |
| 99204 | New Patient Nephrology & Proteinuria Consultation | 178 | 60.91th | $259 – $355 |
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Dr. Safa Kalache, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Kalache National Provider Identifier | NPI #1710146741 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (10029) |
| Dr. Kalache New York CMS Volume Rank | 65.91th Pct (1,485 CMS svcs; Z -0.212σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (NY Nephrology) |
| Fair Cash-Pay New-Patient Benchmark | $239.00 (CPT 99204 GPCI Benchmark) | CMS Geographic Practice Cost Index (New York, NY) |
| Waiting-Room Wait Time & Cash Friendliness | $239.00 avg paid • 12 min lobby wait | 10 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.58/5 Listening • 4.76/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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