Dr. Tina Melanson, MD
1001 E 21st St, Ste. 300, Sioux Falls, SD 57105 • +1-580-555-5627
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 1992)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Sioux Falls Percentiles
NPI #1437125119 • CBSA Regional • Nephrology
CMS Medicare Part B utilization records credit Dr. Tina Melanson (MD, NPI 1437125119) at 1001 E 21st St, Ste. 300 in Sioux Falls with 816 annual clinical services (251 beneficiaries), corresponding to a -0.35σ regional deviation and focused low-volume boutique caseload (9.09th Sioux Falls percentile) with sub-specialty concentration in 14 Active CMS HCPCS Codes.
Procedural volume for Dr. Melanson is led by HCPCS 99214 (Chronic Kidney Disease eGFR, uACR & Electrolyte Management — 392 annual services, $373–$511 GPCI cash estimate), followed by CPT 90960 (Monthly Adult ESRD Renal Replacement Oversight, 180/yr) and CPT 99215 (High-Complexity Cardiorenal & Resistant Hypertension Visit, 147/yr).
At 1001 E 21st St, Ste. 300 (57105), Dr. Tina Melanson, MD accommodates direct self-pay scheduling (in-person clinic visits only) at ~$209.00 per new consult (4.57/5 bedside rating).
NPI registry verification (#1437125119) confirms Dr. Tina Melanson's MD standing serving CBSA 57105 with a 4.77/5 patient scorecard.
Compared against Sioux Falls, SD Nephrology peers
816 annual services across 251 beneficiaries
Standard deviations from SD 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 | 392 | 12th | $373 – $511 |
| 90960 | Monthly Adult ESRD Renal Replacement Oversight | 180 | 12th | $746 – $1022 |
| 99215 | High-Complexity Cardiorenal & Resistant Hypertension Visit | 147 | 12th | $544 – $745 |
| 99204 | New Patient Nephrology & Proteinuria Consultation | 98 | 12th | $513 – $703 |
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Dr. Tina Melanson, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Melanson National Provider Identifier | NPI #1437125119 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (57105) |
| Dr. Melanson Sioux Falls CMS Volume Rank | 9.09th Pct (816 CMS svcs; Z -0.353σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (SD Nephrology) |
| Fair Cash-Pay New-Patient Benchmark | $209.00 (CPT 99204 GPCI Benchmark) | CMS Geographic Practice Cost Index (Sioux Falls, SD) |
| 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 • 4.90/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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