Dr. Nicholas Shungu, MD
171 Ashley Ave, Charleston, SC 29425 • +1-651-555-2751
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 2005)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Charleston Percentiles
NPI #1134410384 • CBSA Regional • Family Practice
Within the Charleston, SC (CBSA local) Family Practice cohort, Dr. Nicholas Shungu, MD with sub-specialty concentration in 39 Active CMS HCPCS Codes ranks at the 18.75th municipal percentile and 15th SC percentile (-0.25σ Z-score) based on 911 billed procedures for 252 patients.
Dr. Shungu's longitudinal care intensity (3.6 billed units per patient across 252 individuals) centers on 99214 (354 annual units) and 99213 ($85–$117 cash range).
At 171 Ashley Ave (29425), Dr. Nicholas Shungu, MD accommodates direct self-pay scheduling (hybrid in-clinic and telehealth video consults) at ~$209.00 per new consult (4.58/5 bedside rating).
Patients evaluating Dr. Nicholas Shungu in ZIP 29425 note 21 years of post-doctoral tenure (null, 2005) alongside 3.6 annual CMS procedures per patient.
Compared against Charleston, SC Family Practice peers
911 annual services across 252 beneficiaries
Standard deviations from SC Family Practice mean utilization
Top Billed HCPCS/CPT Procedures & GPCI Self-Pay Cash Benchmarks
| HCPCS | Clinical Procedure Description | Annual Volume | Local Pct | Est. Cash Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99214 | Comprehensive Primary Care & Chronic Protocol Management | 354 | 18.75th | $112 – $153 |
| 99213 | Focused Acute & Preventive Primary Care Evaluation | 261 | 13.75th | $85 – $117 |
| G0439 | Annual Wellness Biomarker & Preventive Screening Visit | 101 | 16.75th | $128 – $175 |
| 36415 | Routine Venipuncture Blood Biomarker Collection | 76 | 18.75th | $25 – $40 |
| 99204 | New Patient Primary Care Intake & Diagnostic Plan | 51 | 17.75th | $153 – $210 |
| 96372 | Therapeutic Subcutaneous/Intramuscular Injection Administration (39 HCPCS billing breadth) | 68 | 18.75th | $101 – $146 |
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Dr. Nicholas Shungu, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Shungu National Provider Identifier | NPI #1134410384 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (29425) |
| Dr. Shungu Charleston CMS Volume Rank | 18.75th Pct (911 CMS svcs; Z -0.247σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (SC Family Practice) |
| 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 | 4 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.58/5 Listening • 4.70/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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