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Family Practice Doctors Who Perform the Procedure You Need—and Take Your Insurance.

Preventive wellness exams (CPT 99395/99396), acute outpatient procedures, joint injections, dermatologic cryotherapy, and whole-family longitudinal care. Filter by your insurance carrier, state, or procedure below.

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Dr. Karen Romero, MD

Livingston, CA 95334

★★★★★ 4.6 (17)
77th CA Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Comprehensive Primary Care & Chronic Protocol Management [CPT 99214] • Preventive wellness exams (CPT 99395/99396) & subspecialty diagnostics (2,857 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts Kaiser Permanente ~$239 Cash

Dr. Joe Livingston, MD

Blairsville, GA 30512

★★★★★ 4.6 (17)
95th GA Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Comprehensive Primary Care & Chronic Protocol Management [CPT 99214] • Preventive wellness exams (CPT 99395/99396) & subspecialty diagnostics (11,825 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts Kaiser Permanente ~$209 Cash

Dr. Andrew Pecora, DO

Marlton, NJ 08053

★★★★★ 4.6 (25)
99th NJ Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Comprehensive Primary Care & Chronic Protocol Management [CPT 99214] • Preventive wellness exams (CPT 99395/99396) & subspecialty diagnostics (8,917 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts Kaiser Permanente ~$209 Cash

Dr. Bruce Carpenter, MD

Granbury, TX 76049

★★★★★ 4.6 (25)
95th TX Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Comprehensive Primary Care & Chronic Protocol Management [CPT 99214] • Preventive wellness exams (CPT 99395/99396) & subspecialty diagnostics (10,397 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts Kaiser Permanente ~$209 Cash

Dr. Thomas Moriarity, DO

Savannah, GA 31406

★★★★★ 4.6 (25)
96th GA Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Comprehensive Primary Care & Chronic Protocol Management [CPT 99214] • Preventive wellness exams (CPT 99395/99396) & subspecialty diagnostics (13,710 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts Kaiser Permanente ~$209 Cash

Dr. Angel Tafur, MD

The Villages, FL 32159

★★★★★ 4.6 (17)
86th FL Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Comprehensive Primary Care & Chronic Protocol Management [CPT 99214] • Preventive wellness exams (CPT 99395/99396) & subspecialty diagnostics (5,697 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts Kaiser Permanente ~$216 Cash

Dr. Amanda Hafer, DO

Bradenton, FL 34212

★★★★★ 4.6 (25)
25th FL Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Comprehensive Primary Care & Chronic Protocol Management [CPT 99214] • Preventive wellness exams (CPT 99395/99396) & subspecialty diagnostics (1,030 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts Kaiser Permanente ~$216 Cash

Dr. Lucas Davis, MD

Augusta, GA 30912

★★★★★ 4.6 (25)
58th GA Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Comprehensive Primary Care & Chronic Protocol Management [CPT 99214] • Preventive wellness exams (CPT 99395/99396) & subspecialty diagnostics (1,999 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts Kaiser Permanente ~$209 Cash

Dr. Thomas Bellavia, MD

Hasbrouck Heights, NJ 07604

★★★★★ 4.6 (21)
96th NJ Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Comprehensive Primary Care & Chronic Protocol Management [CPT 99214] • Preventive wellness exams (CPT 99395/99396) & subspecialty diagnostics (6,154 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts Kaiser Permanente ~$209 Cash

Dr. Scott Yarmark, DO

East Norriton, PA 19401

★★★★★ 4.6 (21)
89th PA Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Comprehensive Primary Care & Chronic Protocol Management [CPT 99214] • Preventive wellness exams (CPT 99395/99396) & subspecialty diagnostics (3,419 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts Kaiser Permanente ~$209 Cash

Dr. Hans Raj, MD

LA Grange, TX 78945

★★★★★ 4.6 (21)
96th TX Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Comprehensive Primary Care & Chronic Protocol Management [CPT 99214] • Preventive wellness exams (CPT 99395/99396) & subspecialty diagnostics (11,130 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts Kaiser Permanente ~$209 Cash

Dr. Verna Guanzon, MD

Madison Heights, VA 24572

★★★★★ 4.6 (21)
99th VA Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Comprehensive Primary Care & Chronic Protocol Management [CPT 99214] • Preventive wellness exams (CPT 99395/99396) & subspecialty diagnostics (17,981 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts Kaiser Permanente ~$209 Cash

Dr. Robert Vasquez, MD

Gainesville, FL 32605

★★★★★ 4.6 (17)
63rd FL Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Comprehensive Primary Care & Chronic Protocol Management [CPT 99214] • Preventive wellness exams (CPT 99395/99396) & subspecialty diagnostics (2,286 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts Kaiser Permanente ~$216 Cash

Dr. Dhiren Gandhi, MD

Little Egg Harbor Twp, NJ 08087

★★★★★ 4.6 (17)
97th NJ Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Comprehensive Primary Care & Chronic Protocol Management [CPT 99214] • Preventive wellness exams (CPT 99395/99396) & subspecialty diagnostics (6,858 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts Kaiser Permanente ~$209 Cash

Dr. Ted Kubicki, MD

Virginia Beach, VA 23454

★★★★★ 4.6 (25)
78th VA Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Comprehensive Primary Care & Chronic Protocol Management [CPT 99214] • Preventive wellness exams (CPT 99395/99396) & subspecialty diagnostics (3,350 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts Kaiser Permanente ~$209 Cash

Dr. Phillip Prusack, MD

Ventura, CA 93003

★★★★★ 4.6 (17)
8th CA Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Comprehensive Primary Care & Chronic Protocol Management [CPT 99214] • Preventive wellness exams (CPT 99395/99396) & subspecialty diagnostics (710 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts Kaiser Permanente ~$239 Cash

Dr. Paul Thomas, DO

Euclid, OH 44132

★★★★★ 4.6 (25)
70th OH Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Comprehensive Primary Care & Chronic Protocol Management [CPT 99214] • Preventive wellness exams (CPT 99395/99396) & subspecialty diagnostics (1,768 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts Kaiser Permanente ~$209 Cash

Dr. Gudrun Reed, MD

Brookings, OR 97415

★★★★★ 4.6 (25)
76th OR Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Comprehensive Primary Care & Chronic Protocol Management [CPT 99214] • Preventive wellness exams (CPT 99395/99396) & subspecialty diagnostics (2,305 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts Kaiser Permanente ~$209 Cash

Dr. Carol Struminger, DO

Lancaster, PA 17601

★★★★★ 4.6 (25)
63rd PA Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Comprehensive Primary Care & Chronic Protocol Management [CPT 99214] • Preventive wellness exams (CPT 99395/99396) & subspecialty diagnostics (1,610 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts Kaiser Permanente ~$209 Cash

Dr. James Wheeler, MD

Louisville, KY 40299

★★★★★ 4.6 (25)
71st KY Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Comprehensive Primary Care & Chronic Protocol Management [CPT 99214] • Preventive wellness exams (CPT 99395/99396) & subspecialty diagnostics (2,354 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts Kaiser Permanente ~$209 Cash

Dr. Gerald Parker, MD

Amory, MS 38821

★★★★★ 4.6 (21)
80th MS Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Comprehensive Primary Care & Chronic Protocol Management [CPT 99214] • Preventive wellness exams (CPT 99395/99396) & subspecialty diagnostics (6,995 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts Kaiser Permanente ~$209 Cash

Dr. Connie Mercer, MD

Lady Lake, FL 32159

★★★★★ 4.6 (21)
65th FL Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Comprehensive Primary Care & Chronic Protocol Management [CPT 99214] • Preventive wellness exams (CPT 99395/99396) & subspecialty diagnostics (2,500 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts Kaiser Permanente ~$216 Cash

Dr. Preyasha Tuladhar, MD

Chantilly, VA 20151

★★★★★ 4.6 (21)
97th VA Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Comprehensive Primary Care & Chronic Protocol Management [CPT 99214] • Preventive wellness exams (CPT 99395/99396) & subspecialty diagnostics (2,824 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts Kaiser Permanente ~$209 Cash

Dr. Michael Macechko, MD

Fayetteville, AR 72703

★★★★★ 4.6 (25)
57th AR Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Comprehensive Primary Care & Chronic Protocol Management [CPT 99214] • Preventive wellness exams (CPT 99395/99396) & subspecialty diagnostics (2,726 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts Kaiser Permanente ~$209 Cash

Dr. Curtis Storm, MD

Fleming Island, FL 32003

★★★★★ 4.6 (21)
66th FL Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Comprehensive Primary Care & Chronic Protocol Management [CPT 99214] • Preventive wellness exams (CPT 99395/99396) & subspecialty diagnostics (2,548 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts Kaiser Permanente ~$216 Cash

Dr. Joseph Lambert, MD

North Richland Hills, TX 76180

★★★★★ 4.6 (25)
98th TX Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Comprehensive Primary Care & Chronic Protocol Management [CPT 99214] • Preventive wellness exams (CPT 99395/99396) & subspecialty diagnostics (17,364 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts Kaiser Permanente ~$209 Cash

Dr. Esther Latour, MD

Battle Creek, MI 49014

★★★★★ 4.6 (25)
24th MI Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Comprehensive Primary Care & Chronic Protocol Management [CPT 99214] • Preventive wellness exams (CPT 99395/99396) & subspecialty diagnostics (854 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts Kaiser Permanente ~$209 Cash

Dr. Douglas Mayeda, MD

Media, PA 19063

★★★★★ 4.6 (17)
81st PA Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Comprehensive Primary Care & Chronic Protocol Management [CPT 99214] • Preventive wellness exams (CPT 99395/99396) & subspecialty diagnostics (2,427 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts Kaiser Permanente ~$209 Cash

Dr. Preethi Schmeidler, MD

Overland Park, KS 66207

★★★★★ 4.6 (17)
55th KS Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Comprehensive Primary Care & Chronic Protocol Management [CPT 99214] • Preventive wellness exams (CPT 99395/99396) & subspecialty diagnostics (2,639 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts Kaiser Permanente ~$209 Cash
★★★★★ 4.6 (25)
73rd OK Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Comprehensive Primary Care & Chronic Protocol Management [CPT 99214] • Preventive wellness exams (CPT 99395/99396) & subspecialty diagnostics (3,283 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts Kaiser Permanente ~$209 Cash

Dr. Thomas Michels, MD

Sequim, WA 98382

★★★★★ 4.6 (25)
74th WA Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Comprehensive Primary Care & Chronic Protocol Management [CPT 99214] • Preventive wellness exams (CPT 99395/99396) & subspecialty diagnostics (1,951 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts Kaiser Permanente ~$222 Cash

Dr. Zachary Buck, DO

Anchorage, AK 99508

★★★★★ 4.6 (17)
45th AK Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Comprehensive Primary Care & Chronic Protocol Management [CPT 99214] • Preventive wellness exams (CPT 99395/99396) & subspecialty diagnostics (1,154 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts Kaiser Permanente ~$209 Cash

Dr. Robert Fulmer, MD

Rock Hill, SC 29732

★★★★★ 4.6 (25)
71st SC Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Comprehensive Primary Care & Chronic Protocol Management [CPT 99214] • Preventive wellness exams (CPT 99395/99396) & subspecialty diagnostics (3,515 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts Kaiser Permanente ~$209 Cash

Dr. Christopher Smalley, MD

Louisville, KY 40219

★★★★★ 4.6 (25)
80th KY Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Comprehensive Primary Care & Chronic Protocol Management [CPT 99214] • Preventive wellness exams (CPT 99395/99396) & subspecialty diagnostics (3,502 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts Kaiser Permanente ~$209 Cash

Dr. Joseph Mcquade, MD

Jacksonville, FL 32244

★★★★★ 4.6 (25)
78th FL Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Comprehensive Primary Care & Chronic Protocol Management [CPT 99214] • Preventive wellness exams (CPT 99395/99396) & subspecialty diagnostics (3,674 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts Kaiser Permanente ~$216 Cash
Interactive 60-Second “Show This to Your Doctor” Visit & CPT Builder • Defends Against the 11-Second Interruption Rule (PMID 29972200)

Walk Into Your 15-Minute Appointment With Exact Labs, CPT Codes & Opening Words

Clinicians interrupt patients after a median of 11 seconds (J Gen Intern Med, PMID 29972200). Select your appointment reason below to generate your 1-page script:

15-Minute Exam-Room Agenda • High-Volume Endocrinology

Hypothyroidism, Subclinical TSH Drift (2.5–8.0 mIU/L) or Thyroid Nodule

1. Your 10-Second Opening Script (Read Verbatim Before the 11-Second Interruption)

"I have two specific goals for our 15 minutes today: first, my morning TSH is [X] mIU/L with persistent fatigue and cold intolerance, so I would like to evaluate Free T4, Free T3, TPO Antibodies, and Ferritin together; second, if we palpate any thyroid asymmetry, can we perform an in-office neck ultrasound (CPT 76536)?"

2. In-Office Medicare CPT Procedures to Verify Before Booking
CPT 76536 In-Office High-Resolution Thyroid & Neck Ultrasound

Confirms the endocrinologist images thyroid nodules themselves rather than sending you to a hospital radiology department.

CPT 60100 Ultrasound-Guided Fine-Needle Aspiration (FNA) Biopsy

Identifies structural thyroid specialists vs. general diabetes-only clinics.

3. Exact Blood & Diagnostic Labs to Request on Your Order Sheet
  • ✓ TSH + Free T4 + Free T3 (drawn before 8:30 AM fasting)
  • ✓ Thyroid Peroxidase (TPO) & Thyroglobulin Antibodies (Hashimoto rule-out)
  • ✓ Serum Ferritin + Vitamin D 25(OH)D (required for T4-to-T3 deiodinase conversion)
4. Day-1 Pre-Appointment Rule

Hold all Biotin (Vitamin B7) supplements for 72 hours before your blood draw so streptavidin assay interference does not create a false TSH/Free T4 reading.

Patient Triage & Insurance Verification Guide

Frequently Asked Questions: Choosing a Specialist by CPT Volume & Insurance Network

Why does CMS Medicare Part B procedure volume matter when choosing a specialist?

General directory listings show what a doctor claims to treat, whereas federal CMS Medicare Part B claims reveal what they actually perform every week. For example, seeing an endocrinologist who performs 400+ in-office thyroid neck ultrasounds (CPT 76536) per year or a gastroenterologist in the top decile for adenoma detection colonoscopy (CPT 45385) prevents unnecessary outside imaging referrals and repeat appointments.

How does dotMD prevent health-system lab rollups and low-rated clinics from skewing Page 1?

Large hospital networks often bill tens of thousands of automated lab draws or vaccination claims under a single department chair NPI. Our directory triage engine isolates individual practicing clinicians (300 to 4,500 Medicare beneficiaries/year) and requires a minimum 4.2-star verified Google patient consensus with at least 15 reviews for default showcase rankings.

How does the GreatDoc™ Star Rating separate bedside manner from front-desk billing complaints?

The GreatDoc™ rating—calculated by the Proprietary DotMD™ J3 Model—audits patient reviews across clinical diagnostic accuracy, unhurried listening, and procedure skill while flagging administrative friction points (such as $250 annual clinic fees, parking validation costs, or phone hold times) so you know exactly what to expect before walking into the waiting room.

How do I verify if a doctor takes my specific PPO, HMO, or Medicare plan?

Every flagship physician profile on dotMD includes an interactive Insurance Network & Cash-Rate Checker covering Original Medicare Part B, Medicare Advantage, BlueCross BlueShield, Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, and regional PPO/HMO plans—plus the exact CMS geo-adjusted CPT 99204 self-pay cash rate ($195–$260) and 3-question script to verify network participation with the billing desk.