Dr. Thomas Di Salvo, MD
171 Ashley Ave, Charleston, SC 29425 • +1-651-555-7349
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 2000)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Charleston Percentiles
NPI #1932296050 • CBSA Regional • Cardiology
Operating out of Charleston, SC (171 Ashley Ave), Cardiology clinician Dr. Thomas Di Salvo, MD (accredited MD/DO training, 2000) maintains a focused low-volume boutique caseload (0th Charleston percentile) (0th SC percentile; Z-score -1.34σ across 664 documented services) with sub-specialty concentration in 16 Active CMS HCPCS Codes.
Procedural volume for Dr. Di Salvo is led by HCPCS 99214 (Established Cardiology Consultation & Hemodynamic Review — 252 annual services, $159–$218 GPCI cash estimate), followed by CPT 93000 (12-Lead Resting Electrocardiogram (ECG) w/ Interpretation, 186/yr) and CPT 93306 (Complete Transthoracic Echocardiography w/ Doppler & Color Flow, 120/yr).
Uninsured and high-deductible cash patients visiting Dr. Thomas Di Salvo in Charleston (29425) face an estimated $209.00 initial evaluation fee at 171 Ashley Ave (hybrid in-clinic and telehealth video consults; 20-minute average reception wait; bedside manner 4.56/5 from 14 verified reports).
Clinical background for Dr. Di Salvo (MD, NPI #1932296050) includes accredited doctoral training (2000, 26 yrs in practice) and virtual + in-office availability across SC.
Compared against Charleston, SC Cardiology peers
664 annual services across 376 beneficiaries
Standard deviations from SC Cardiology 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 Cardiology Consultation & Hemodynamic Review | 252 | 12th | $159 – $218 |
| 93000 | 12-Lead Resting Electrocardiogram (ECG) w/ Interpretation | 186 | 12th | $62 – $85 |
| 93306 | Complete Transthoracic Echocardiography w/ Doppler & Color Flow | 120 | 12th | $298 – $408 |
| 93224 | 24-Hour Ambulatory ECG Rhythm Monitoring & Analysis | 66 | 12th | $187 – $256 |
| 99204 | Comprehensive New Patient Cardiovascular Risk Evaluation | 40 | 12th | $228 – $313 |
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Dr. Thomas Di Salvo, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Di Salvo National Provider Identifier | NPI #1932296050 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (29425) |
| Dr. Di Salvo Charleston CMS Volume Rank | 0.00th Pct (664 CMS svcs; Z -1.336σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (SC Cardiology) |
| Fair Cash-Pay New-Patient Benchmark | $209.00 (CPT 99204 GPCI Benchmark) | CMS Geographic Practice Cost Index (Charleston, SC) |
| 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 • 4.72/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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