Dr. James Ampadu, MD
6 Richland Medical Park DR Ste 2100, Columbia, SC 29203 • +1-583-555-2545
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 2002)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Columbia Percentiles
NPI #1689916157 • CBSA Regional • Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology
Operating out of Columbia, SC (6 Richland Medical Park DR Ste 2100), Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology clinician Dr. James Ampadu, MD (accredited MD/DO training, 2002) maintains a focused low-volume boutique caseload (20th Columbia percentile) (45.45th SC percentile; Z-score +0.08σ across 2,055 documented services) with sub-specialty concentration in 52 Active CMS HCPCS Codes.
Among 5 tracked CMS fee-schedule codes for Dr. Ampadu (averaging 3.7 services per beneficiary), 99214 (Moderate-to-High Complexity Internal Medicine Follow-Up) represents 45% of tracked volume (925 encounters), paired with 99213 (534x).
Uninsured and high-deductible cash patients visiting Dr. James Ampadu in Columbia (29203) face an estimated $209.00 initial evaluation fee at 6 Richland Medical Park DR Ste 2100 (hybrid in-clinic and telehealth video consults; 18-minute average reception wait; bedside manner 4.96/5 from 22 verified reports).
From 6 Richland Medical Park DR Ste 2100 in Columbia (+1-583-555-2545), Dr. Ampadu, MD (24-year clinical track record) delivers 52 Active CMS HCPCS Codes care.
Compared against Columbia, SC Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology peers
2,055 annual services across 553 beneficiaries
Standard deviations from SC Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant 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 | Moderate-to-High Complexity Internal Medicine Follow-Up | 925 | 20th | $119 – $163 |
| 99213 | Established Preventive & Chronic Care Visit | 534 | 18th | $91 – $124 |
| 93000 | In-Office 12-Lead Resting Electrocardiogram | 267 | 19th | $43 – $59 |
| G0439 | Annual Preventive Wellness & Cardiometabolic Risk Assessment | 206 | 24th | $139 – $191 |
| 99204 | Comprehensive New Patient Internal Medicine Diagnostic Visit | 123 | 23th | $165 – $226 |
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Dr. James Ampadu, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Ampadu National Provider Identifier | NPI #1689916157 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (29203) |
| Dr. Ampadu Columbia CMS Volume Rank | 20.00th Pct (2,055 CMS svcs; Z +0.079σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (SC Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology) |
| Fair Cash-Pay New-Patient Benchmark | $209.00 (CPT 99204 GPCI Benchmark) | CMS Geographic Practice Cost Index (Columbia, SC) |
| Waiting-Room Wait Time & Cash Friendliness | $209.00 avg paid • 18 min lobby wait | 22 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.96/5 Listening • 4.60/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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