Dr. Douglas Birns, MD
157 E 72nd St, New York, NY 10021 • +1-926-555-7827
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 2003)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & New York Percentiles
NPI #1134158488 • CBSA 35620 • Urology
Within the New York, NY (CBSA 35620) Urology cohort, Dr. Douglas Birns, MD with sub-specialty concentration in 63 Active CMS HCPCS Codes ranks at the 77.69th municipal percentile and 63.74th NY percentile (-0.12σ Z-score) based on 5,034 billed procedures for 690 patients.
Procedural volume for Dr. Birns is led by HCPCS 99214 (Established Urologic, BPH & Androgen Evaluation — 1441 annual services, $122–$167 GPCI cash estimate), followed by CPT 51798 (Ultrasound Measurement of Post-Void Residual Urine Capacity, 1081/yr) and CPT 52000 (Diagnostic Cystourethroscopy Lower Urinary Tract Inspection, 681/yr).
Uninsured and high-deductible cash patients visiting Dr. Douglas Birns in New York (10021) face an estimated $239.00 initial evaluation fee at 157 E 72nd St (hybrid in-clinic and telehealth video consults; 15-minute average reception wait; bedside manner 4.89/5 from 11 verified reports).
Patients evaluating Dr. Douglas Birns in ZIP 10021 note 23 years of post-doctoral tenure (null, 2003) alongside 7.3 annual CMS procedures per patient.
Compared against New York, NY Urology peers
5,034 annual services across 690 beneficiaries
Standard deviations from NY Urology 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 Urologic, BPH & Androgen Evaluation | 1,441 | 77.69th | $122 – $167 |
| 51798 | Ultrasound Measurement of Post-Void Residual Urine Capacity | 1,081 | 76.69th | $51 – $70 |
| 52000 | Diagnostic Cystourethroscopy Lower Urinary Tract Inspection | 681 | 75.69th | $249 – $342 |
| 51741 | Complex Electronic Uroflowmetry Stream Calibration | 480 | 82.69th | $69 – $94 |
| 99204 | New Patient Urologic & Prostate Diagnostic Consultation | 320 | 74.69th | $172 – $235 |
| 96372 | Therapeutic Subcutaneous/Intramuscular Injection Administration (63 HCPCS billing breadth) | 1,031 | 77.69th | $110 – $160 |
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Dr. Douglas Birns, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Birns National Provider Identifier | NPI #1134158488 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (10021) |
| Dr. Birns New York CMS Volume Rank | 77.69th Pct (5,034 CMS svcs; Z -0.124σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (NY Urology) |
| 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 • 15 min lobby wait | 11 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.89/5 Listening • 4.84/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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