Dr. Patricia Kao, MD
875 Oak St Se, Suite 3010, Salem, OR 97301 • +1-711-555-5733
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 1997)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Salem Percentiles
NPI #1063576437 • CBSA Regional • Gastroenterology
Statistical peer benchmarking across OR Gastroenterology providers positions Dr. Patricia Kao, MD in Salem at -0.96σ (33.33th city percentile / 19.1th state percentile, 305 Medicare beneficiaries), with clinical focus spanning 39 Active CMS HCPCS Codes.
Procedural volume for Dr. Kao is led by HCPCS 99214 (Established Gastroenterology, GERD & IBD Evaluation — 353 annual services, $142–$194 GPCI cash estimate), followed by CPT 45380 (Diagnostic Colonoscopy w/ Mucosal Tissue Biopsy, 239/yr) and CPT 43239 (Upper GI Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) w/ Biopsy, 200/yr).
Uninsured and high-deductible cash patients visiting Dr. Patricia Kao in Salem (97301) face an estimated $209.00 initial evaluation fee at 875 Oak St Se, Suite 3010 (hybrid in-clinic and telehealth video consults; 20-minute average reception wait; bedside manner 4.56/5 from 14 verified reports).
Credentialed as an MD specialist with 29 years post-graduation experience since completing medical school at an LCME/COCA institution (1997), Dr. Kao coordinates 39 Active CMS HCPCS Codes workups from 875 Oak St Se, Suite 3010 (+1-711-555-5733).
Compared against Salem, OR Gastroenterology peers
954 annual services across 305 beneficiaries
Standard deviations from OR Gastroenterology 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 Gastroenterology, GERD & IBD Evaluation | 353 | 33.33th | $142 – $194 |
| 45380 | Diagnostic Colonoscopy w/ Mucosal Tissue Biopsy | 239 | 33.33th | $342 – $468 |
| 43239 | Upper GI Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) w/ Biopsy | 200 | 36.33th | $284 – $389 |
| 45385 | Colonoscopy w/ Snare Polypectomy Lesion Removal | 95 | 34.33th | $381 – $522 |
| 99204 | New Patient Digestive & Hepatology Consultation | 67 | 38.33th | $200 – $274 |
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Dr. Patricia Kao, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Kao National Provider Identifier | NPI #1063576437 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (97301) |
| Dr. Kao Salem CMS Volume Rank | 33.33th Pct (954 CMS svcs; Z -0.962σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (OR Gastroenterology) |
| Fair Cash-Pay New-Patient Benchmark | $209.00 (CPT 99204 GPCI Benchmark) | CMS Geographic Practice Cost Index (Salem, OR) |
| Waiting-Room Wait Time & Cash Friendliness | $209.00 avg paid • 20 min lobby wait | 14 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.56/5 Listening • 4.86/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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