Dr. Paul Akerman, MD
33 Staniford St, Providence, RI 02905 • +1-258-555-2755
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 2017)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Providence Percentiles
NPI #1942302773 • CBSA Regional • Gastroenterology
Statistical peer benchmarking across RI Gastroenterology providers positions Dr. Paul Akerman, MD in Providence at -0.42σ (21.05th city percentile / 27.59th state percentile, 377 Medicare beneficiaries), with clinical focus spanning 54 Active CMS HCPCS Codes.
Dr. Akerman's longitudinal care intensity (2.2 billed units per patient across 377 individuals) centers on 99214 (302 annual units) and 45380 ($456–$625 cash range).
Uninsured and high-deductible cash patients visiting Dr. Paul Akerman in Providence (02905) face an estimated $209.00 initial evaluation fee at 33 Staniford St (hybrid in-clinic and telehealth video consults; 12-minute average reception wait; bedside manner 4.85/5 from 4 verified reports).
Spanning 9 years of clinical practice following 2017 graduation from medical training, Dr. Paul Akerman integrates 54 Active CMS HCPCS Codes diagnostics for Providence metro patients.
Compared against Providence, RI Gastroenterology peers
817 annual services across 377 beneficiaries
Standard deviations from RI 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 | 302 | 21.05th | $189 – $260 |
| 45380 | Diagnostic Colonoscopy w/ Mucosal Tissue Biopsy | 204 | 23.05th | $456 – $625 |
| 43239 | Upper GI Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) w/ Biopsy | 172 | 17.05th | $379 – $519 |
| 45385 | Colonoscopy w/ Snare Polypectomy Lesion Removal | 82 | 24.05th | $508 – $696 |
| 99204 | New Patient Digestive & Hepatology Consultation | 57 | 21.05th | $267 – $366 |
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Dr. Paul Akerman, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Akerman National Provider Identifier | NPI #1942302773 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (02905) |
| Dr. Akerman Providence CMS Volume Rank | 21.05th Pct (817 CMS svcs; Z -0.419σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (RI Gastroenterology) |
| Fair Cash-Pay New-Patient Benchmark | $209.00 (CPT 99204 GPCI Benchmark) | CMS Geographic Practice Cost Index (Providence, RI) |
| Waiting-Room Wait Time & Cash Friendliness | $209.00 avg paid • 12 min lobby wait | 4 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.85/5 Listening • 4.80/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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