Dr. Thomas Wheeler, MD
121 Park Central DR, Suite 200, Columbia, SC 29203 • +1-583-555-4331
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 2007)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Columbia Percentiles
NPI #1154536506 • CBSA Regional • Nephrology
Within the Columbia, SC (CBSA local) Nephrology cohort, Dr. Thomas Wheeler, MD with sub-specialty concentration in 40 Active CMS HCPCS Codes ranks at the 80th municipal percentile and 85.45th SC percentile (+0.42σ Z-score) based on 4,622 billed procedures for 605 patients.
Medicare Part B line-item claims for Dr. Thomas Wheeler (29203) place 99214 at the top of the practice ledger (2219 yearly units, 80th metro rank), rounded out by 90960 and 99215.
Self-pay new patient consultations with Dr. Wheeler (CPT 99204 GPCI-adjusted benchmark) estimate around $209.00 (community reported average: $209.00) with in-person clinic visits only, 12-minute average reception wait, and a 4.55/5 modern protocol openness score across 24 patient logs.
NPI registry verification (#1154536506) confirms Dr. Thomas Wheeler's MD standing serving CBSA 29203 with a 4.53/5 patient scorecard.
Compared against Columbia, SC Nephrology peers
4,622 annual services across 605 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 | 2,219 | 80th | $71 – $97 |
| 90960 | Monthly Adult ESRD Renal Replacement Oversight | 1,017 | 83th | $142 – $195 |
| 99215 | High-Complexity Cardiorenal & Resistant Hypertension Visit | 832 | 81th | $104 – $142 |
| 99204 | New Patient Nephrology & Proteinuria Consultation | 555 | 79th | $98 – $134 |
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Dr. Thomas Wheeler, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Wheeler National Provider Identifier | NPI #1154536506 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (29203) |
| Dr. Wheeler Columbia CMS Volume Rank | 80.00th Pct (4,622 CMS svcs; Z +0.421σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (SC Nephrology) |
| 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 • 12 min lobby wait | 24 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.81/5 Listening • 4.55/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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