Dr. Shabbir Hussain Merchant, MD
171 Ashley Ave, Charleston, SC 29425 • +1-651-555-5050
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 1992)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Charleston Percentiles
NPI #1053699918 • CBSA Regional • Neurology
Operating out of Charleston, SC (171 Ashley Ave), Neurology clinician Dr. Shabbir Hussain Merchant, MD (accredited MD/DO training, 1992) maintains a mid-cohort balanced caseload (45.45th Charleston percentile) (29.81th SC percentile; Z-score -0.31σ across 1,211 documented services) with sub-specialty concentration in 25 Active CMS HCPCS Codes.
Procedural volume for Dr. Merchant is led by HCPCS 99214 (Established Neurologic, Migraine & Movement Evaluation — 509 annual services, $131–$179 GPCI cash estimate), followed by CPT 95910 (7–8 Nerve Conduction Electrodiagnostic Neuropathy Study, 242/yr) and CPT 95819 (Awake & Drowsy Electroencephalogram (EEG) Recording, 194/yr).
Uninsured and high-deductible cash patients visiting Dr. Shabbir Hussain Merchant in Charleston (29425) face an estimated $209.00 initial evaluation fee at 171 Ashley Ave (in-person clinic visits only; 18-minute average reception wait; bedside manner 4.82/5 from 6 verified reports).
From 171 Ashley Ave in Charleston (+1-651-555-5050), Dr. Merchant, MD (34-year clinical track record) delivers 25 Active CMS HCPCS Codes care.
Compared against Charleston, SC Neurology peers
1,211 annual services across 325 beneficiaries
Standard deviations from SC Neurology 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 Neurologic, Migraine & Movement Evaluation | 509 | 45.45th | $131 – $179 |
| 95910 | 7–8 Nerve Conduction Electrodiagnostic Neuropathy Study | 242 | 41.45th | $216 – $296 |
| 95819 | Awake & Drowsy Electroencephalogram (EEG) Recording | 194 | 45.45th | $194 – $266 |
| 64615 | Chemodenervation of Cranial/Cervical Muscles for Chronic Migraine | 145 | 41.45th | $205 – $281 |
| 99204 | Comprehensive New Patient Neurologic Examination | 121 | 41.45th | $183 – $250 |
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Dr. Shabbir Hussain Merchant, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Merchant National Provider Identifier | NPI #1053699918 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (29425) |
| Dr. Merchant Charleston CMS Volume Rank | 45.45th Pct (1,211 CMS svcs; Z -0.312σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (SC Neurology) |
| 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 • 18 min lobby wait | 6 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.82/5 Listening • 4.75/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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