Dr. Zipporah Krishnasami, MD
171 Ashley Ave, Charleston, SC 29425 • +1-651-555-2583
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 2002)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Charleston Percentiles
NPI #1063449569 • CBSA Regional • Nephrology
Operating out of Charleston, SC (171 Ashley Ave), Nephrology clinician Dr. Zipporah Krishnasami, MD (accredited MD/DO training, 2002) maintains a focused low-volume boutique caseload (11.76th Charleston percentile) (1.82th SC percentile; Z-score -0.74σ across 714 documented services) with sub-specialty concentration in 19 Active CMS HCPCS Codes.
Procedural volume for Dr. Krishnasami is led by HCPCS 99214 (Chronic Kidney Disease eGFR, uACR & Electrolyte Management — 343 annual services, $269–$368 GPCI cash estimate), followed by CPT 90960 (Monthly Adult ESRD Renal Replacement Oversight, 157/yr) and CPT 99215 (High-Complexity Cardiorenal & Resistant Hypertension Visit, 129/yr).
At 171 Ashley Ave (29425), Dr. Zipporah Krishnasami, MD accommodates direct self-pay scheduling (hybrid in-clinic and telehealth video consults) at ~$209.00 per new consult (4.60/5 bedside rating).
Spanning 24 years of clinical practice following 2002 graduation from medical training, Dr. Zipporah Krishnasami integrates 19 Active CMS HCPCS Codes diagnostics for Charleston metro patients.
Compared against Charleston, SC Nephrology peers
714 annual services across 171 beneficiaries
Standard deviations from SC Nephrology mean utilization
Top Billed HCPCS/CPT Procedures & GPCI Self-Pay Cash Benchmarks
| HCPCS | Clinical Procedure Description | Annual Volume | Local Pct | Est. Cash Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99214 | Chronic Kidney Disease eGFR, uACR & Electrolyte Management | 343 | 12th | $269 – $368 |
| 90960 | Monthly Adult ESRD Renal Replacement Oversight | 157 | 15.76th | $537 – $736 |
| 99215 | High-Complexity Cardiorenal & Resistant Hypertension Visit | 129 | 12th | $392 – $537 |
| 99204 | New Patient Nephrology & Proteinuria Consultation | 86 | 12th | $369 – $506 |
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Dr. Zipporah Krishnasami, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Krishnasami National Provider Identifier | NPI #1063449569 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (29425) |
| Dr. Krishnasami Charleston CMS Volume Rank | 11.76th Pct (714 CMS svcs; Z -0.744σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (SC Nephrology) |
| 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 • 13 min lobby wait | 25 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.60/5 Listening • 4.79/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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