Dr. Karthik Karanam, MD
1100 E Cheves St, Florence, SC 29506 • +1-977-555-5700
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 2010)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Florence Percentiles
NPI #1982837415 • CBSA Regional • Nephrology
CMS Medicare Part B utilization records credit Dr. Karthik Karanam (MD, NPI 1982837415) at 1100 E Cheves St in Florence with 1,856 annual clinical services (447 beneficiaries), corresponding to a -0.40σ regional deviation and focused low-volume boutique caseload (28.57th Florence percentile) with sub-specialty concentration in 16 Active CMS HCPCS Codes.
Dr. Karanam's longitudinal care intensity (4.2 billed units per patient across 447 individuals) centers on 99214 (891 annual units) and 90960 ($386–$529 cash range).
Uninsured and high-deductible cash patients visiting Dr. Karthik Karanam in Florence (29506) face an estimated $209.00 initial evaluation fee at 1100 E Cheves St (in-person clinic visits only; 16-minute average reception wait; bedside manner 4.57/5 from 24 verified reports).
Spanning 16 years of clinical practice following 2010 graduation from medical training, Dr. Karthik Karanam integrates 16 Active CMS HCPCS Codes diagnostics for Florence metro patients.
Compared against Florence, SC Nephrology peers
1,856 annual services across 447 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 | 891 | 28.57th | $193 – $264 |
| 90960 | Monthly Adult ESRD Renal Replacement Oversight | 408 | 24.57th | $386 – $529 |
| 99215 | High-Complexity Cardiorenal & Resistant Hypertension Visit | 334 | 23.57th | $281 – $386 |
| 99204 | New Patient Nephrology & Proteinuria Consultation | 223 | 23.57th | $265 – $364 |
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Dr. Karthik Karanam, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Karanam National Provider Identifier | NPI #1982837415 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (29506) |
| Dr. Karanam Florence CMS Volume Rank | 28.57th Pct (1,856 CMS svcs; Z -0.404σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (SC Nephrology) |
| Fair Cash-Pay New-Patient Benchmark | $209.00 (CPT 99204 GPCI Benchmark) | CMS Geographic Practice Cost Index (Florence, SC) |
| Waiting-Room Wait Time & Cash Friendliness | $209.00 avg paid • 16 min lobby wait | 24 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.57/5 Listening • 4.42/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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