Dr. Darren Frank, MD
1307 Federal St, 2nd Floor, Pittsburgh, PA 15212 • +1-481-555-4682
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 2008)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Pittsburgh Percentiles
NPI #1396946398 • CBSA Regional • Orthopedic Surgery
Statistical peer benchmarking across PA Orthopedic Surgery providers positions Dr. Darren Frank, MD in Pittsburgh at -0.38σ (48.61th city percentile / 44.58th state percentile, 180 Medicare beneficiaries), with clinical focus spanning 29 Active CMS HCPCS Codes.
Medicare Part B line-item claims for Dr. Darren Frank (15212) place 99213 at the top of the practice ledger (257 yearly units, 48.61th metro rank), rounded out by 20610 and 73562.
Self-pay new patient consultations with Dr. Frank (CPT 99204 GPCI-adjusted benchmark) estimate around $209.00 (community reported average: $209.00) with hybrid in-clinic and telehealth video consults, 20-minute average reception wait, and a 4.66/5 modern protocol openness score across 4 patient logs.
Spanning 18 years of clinical practice following 2008 graduation from medical training, Dr. Darren Frank integrates 29 Active CMS HCPCS Codes diagnostics for Pittsburgh metro patients.
Compared against Pittsburgh, PA Orthopedic Surgery peers
2,566 annual services across 180 beneficiaries
Standard deviations from PA Orthopedic Surgery mean utilization
Top Billed HCPCS/CPT Procedures & GPCI Self-Pay Cash Benchmarks
| HCPCS | Clinical Procedure Description | Annual Volume | Local Pct | Est. Cash Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99213 | Focused Orthopedic Joint & Spine Mobility Evaluation | 257 | 48.61th | $45 – $62 |
| 20610 | Major Joint (Knee/Shoulder/Hip) Aspiration or Injection | 193 | 43.61th | $48 – $66 |
| 73562 | Radiologic Weight-Bearing 3-View Knee Examination | 136 | 48.61th | $27 – $42 |
| 99203 | New Patient Musculoskeletal Injury & Surgical Triage | 79 | 49.61th | $65 – $89 |
| 27447 | Total Knee Arthroplasty Joint Reconstruction | 50 | 47.61th | $417 – $571 |
| 96372 | Therapeutic Subcutaneous/Intramuscular Injection Administration (29 HCPCS billing breadth) | 1,851 | 48.61th | $51 – $74 |
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Dr. Darren Frank, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Frank National Provider Identifier | NPI #1396946398 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (15212) |
| Dr. Frank Pittsburgh CMS Volume Rank | 48.61th Pct (2,566 CMS svcs; Z -0.383σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (PA Orthopedic Surgery) |
| Fair Cash-Pay New-Patient Benchmark | $209.00 (CPT 99204 GPCI Benchmark) | CMS Geographic Practice Cost Index (Pittsburgh, PA) |
| Waiting-Room Wait Time & Cash Friendliness | $209.00 avg paid • 20 min lobby wait | 4 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.58/5 Listening • 4.66/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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