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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.

4. Complete Physician Directory

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Dr. Brian James, MD

Decatur, AL 35601

★★★★★ 4.5 (20)
90th AL Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Comprehensive Primary Care & Chronic Protocol Management [CPT 99214] • Preventive wellness exams (CPT 99395/99396) & subspecialty diagnostics (7,871 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts Kaiser Permanente ~$209 Cash

Dr. Thomas Helton, MD

Murfreesboro, TN 37130

★★★★★ 4.5 (20)
99th TN Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Comprehensive Primary Care & Chronic Protocol Management [CPT 99214] • Preventive wellness exams (CPT 99395/99396) & subspecialty diagnostics (32,915 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts Kaiser Permanente ~$201 Cash

Dr. Morris Simhachalam, DO

Hendersonville, NC 28792

★★★★★ 4.5 (16)
43rd NC Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Moderate-to-High Complexity Internal Medicine Follow-Up [CPT 99214] • Preventive wellness exams (CPT 99395/99396) & subspecialty diagnostics (1,558 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts Kaiser Permanente ~$209 Cash

Dr. Timothy Palomera, MD

San Antonio, TX 78240

★★★★★ 4.5 (16)
94th TX Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Comprehensive Primary Care & Chronic Protocol Management [CPT 99214] • Preventive wellness exams (CPT 99395/99396) & subspecialty diagnostics (8,906 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts Kaiser Permanente ~$209 Cash

Dr. Rustan Adcock, MD

Asheville, NC 28801

★★★★★ 4.5 (20)
96th NC Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Comprehensive Primary Care & Chronic Protocol Management [CPT 99214] • Preventive wellness exams (CPT 99395/99396) & subspecialty diagnostics (10,677 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts Kaiser Permanente ~$209 Cash

Dr. William Aldrich, MD

Manning, SC 29102

★★★★★ 4.5 (24)
87th SC Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Comprehensive Primary Care & Chronic Protocol Management [CPT 99214] • Preventive wellness exams (CPT 99395/99396) & subspecialty diagnostics (7,110 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts Kaiser Permanente ~$209 Cash
★★★★★ 4.5 (16)
56th FL Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Comprehensive Primary Care & Chronic Protocol Management [CPT 99214] • Preventive wellness exams (CPT 99395/99396) & subspecialty diagnostics (1,946 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts Kaiser Permanente ~$216 Cash

Dr. John Pavlov, MD

Pascagoula, MS 39581

★★★★★ 4.5 (16)
80th MS Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Moderate-to-High Complexity Internal Medicine Follow-Up [CPT 99214] • Preventive wellness exams (CPT 99395/99396) & subspecialty diagnostics (524 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts Kaiser Permanente ~$209 Cash

Dr. Jennifer Shapiro, MD

Oakland, CA 94611

★★★★★ 4.5 (16)
91st CA Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Comprehensive Primary Care & Chronic Protocol Management [CPT 99214] • Preventive wellness exams (CPT 99395/99396) & subspecialty diagnostics (581 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts Kaiser Permanente ~$239 Cash

Dr. Thomas Miller, MD

Claxton, GA 30417

★★★★★ 4.5 (16)
97th GA Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Comprehensive Primary Care & Chronic Protocol Management [CPT 99214] • Preventive wellness exams (CPT 99395/99396) & subspecialty diagnostics (16,364 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts Kaiser Permanente ~$209 Cash

Dr. Evan Johnson, DO

Sardis City, AL 35956

★★★★★ 4.5 (20)
59th AL Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Comprehensive Primary Care & Chronic Protocol Management [CPT 99214] • Preventive wellness exams (CPT 99395/99396) & subspecialty diagnostics (2,382 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts Kaiser Permanente ~$209 Cash

Dr. Anne Degreve, DO

Madison, WI 53719

★★★★★ 4.5 (20)
13th WI Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Moderate-to-High Complexity Internal Medicine Follow-Up [CPT 99214] • Preventive wellness exams (CPT 99395/99396) & subspecialty diagnostics (734 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts Kaiser Permanente ~$209 Cash

Dr. Manuel Rosales, MD

Lake Ronkonkoma, NY 11779

★★★★★ 4.5 (24)
78th NY Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Moderate-to-High Complexity Internal Medicine Follow-Up [CPT 99214] • Preventive wellness exams (CPT 99395/99396) & subspecialty diagnostics (3,993 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts Kaiser Permanente ~$232 Cash

Dr. Evan Altman, DO

Palmer, MA 01069

★★★★★ 4.5 (24)
25th MA Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Comprehensive Primary Care & Chronic Protocol Management [CPT 99214] • Preventive wellness exams (CPT 99395/99396) & subspecialty diagnostics (861 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts Kaiser Permanente ~$224 Cash

Dr. Mohammad Fattal, MD

Elsmere, KY 41018

★★★★★ 4.5 (24)
53rd KY Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Comprehensive Primary Care & Chronic Protocol Management [CPT 99214] • Preventive wellness exams (CPT 99395/99396) & subspecialty diagnostics (1,496 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts Kaiser Permanente ~$209 Cash

Dr. Daniel Plavin, MD

Albrightsville, PA 18210

★★★★★ 4.5 (16)
69th PA Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Comprehensive Primary Care & Chronic Protocol Management [CPT 99214] • Preventive wellness exams (CPT 99395/99396) & subspecialty diagnostics (1,811 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts Kaiser Permanente ~$209 Cash

Dr. Nathan Granger, MD

Kansas City, MO 64151

★★★★★ 4.5 (24)
98th MO Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Comprehensive Primary Care & Chronic Protocol Management [CPT 99214] • Preventive wellness exams (CPT 99395/99396) & subspecialty diagnostics (11,266 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts Kaiser Permanente ~$209 Cash

Dr. William Taylor, MD

Simpsonville, SC 29681

★★★★★ 4.5 (16)
82nd SC Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Comprehensive Primary Care & Chronic Protocol Management [CPT 99214] • Preventive wellness exams (CPT 99395/99396) & subspecialty diagnostics (5,345 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts Kaiser Permanente ~$209 Cash

Dr. Kaveh Karandish, MD

Corona Del Mar, CA 92625

★★★★★ 4.5 (15)
98th CA Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Moderate-to-High Complexity Internal Medicine Follow-Up [CPT 99214] • Preventive wellness exams (CPT 99395/99396) & subspecialty diagnostics (33,773 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts Kaiser Permanente ~$239 Cash

Dr. William Arnold, MD

Vero Beach, FL 32960

★★★★★ 4.5 (15)
92nd FL Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Comprehensive Primary Care & Chronic Protocol Management [CPT 99214] • Preventive wellness exams (CPT 99395/99396) & subspecialty diagnostics (9,054 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts Kaiser Permanente ~$216 Cash

Dr. Hany Yacoub, MD

Coon Rapids, MN 55433

★★★★★ 4.5 (23)
86th MN Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Comprehensive Primary Care & Chronic Protocol Management [CPT 99214] • Preventive wellness exams (CPT 99395/99396) & subspecialty diagnostics (2,750 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts Kaiser Permanente ~$209 Cash

Dr. William Dacus, MD

Lexington, SC 29072

★★★★★ 4.5 (23)
98th SC Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Comprehensive Primary Care & Chronic Protocol Management [CPT 99214] • Preventive wellness exams (CPT 99395/99396) & subspecialty diagnostics (22,033 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts Kaiser Permanente ~$209 Cash

Dr. Ashfaq Kudia, MD

St Augustine, FL 32080

★★★★★ 4.5 (23)
80th FL Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Comprehensive Primary Care & Chronic Protocol Management [CPT 99214] • Preventive wellness exams (CPT 99395/99396) & subspecialty diagnostics (4,201 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts Kaiser Permanente ~$216 Cash

Dr. Staci Van Winkle, MD

Fort Myers, FL 33907

★★★★★ 4.5 (23)
95th FL Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Comprehensive Primary Care & Chronic Protocol Management [CPT 99214] • Preventive wellness exams (CPT 99395/99396) & subspecialty diagnostics (12,008 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts Kaiser Permanente ~$216 Cash

Dr. Stephen Grubb, MD

Little River, SC 29566

★★★★★ 4.5 (19)
96th SC Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Comprehensive Primary Care & Chronic Protocol Management [CPT 99214] • Preventive wellness exams (CPT 99395/99396) & subspecialty diagnostics (14,695 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts Kaiser Permanente ~$209 Cash

Dr. Muhammad Yusuf, MD

Monmouth Junction, NJ 08852

★★★★★ 4.5 (23)
48th NJ Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Comprehensive Primary Care & Chronic Protocol Management [CPT 99214] • Preventive wellness exams (CPT 99395/99396) & subspecialty diagnostics (1,242 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts Kaiser Permanente ~$209 Cash

Dr. Jeffrey Griesemer, MD

Charleston, MO 63834

★★★★★ 4.5 (15)
56th MO Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Comprehensive Primary Care & Chronic Protocol Management [CPT 99214] • Preventive wellness exams (CPT 99395/99396) & subspecialty diagnostics (1,548 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts Kaiser Permanente ~$209 Cash

Dr. Jeffrey Reiswig, MD

Wichita, KS 67212

★★★★★ 4.5 (23)
99th KS Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Comprehensive Primary Care & Chronic Protocol Management [CPT 99214] • Preventive wellness exams (CPT 99395/99396) & subspecialty diagnostics (39,361 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts Kaiser Permanente ~$209 Cash

Dr. Vladimir Oykhman, MD

San Jose, CA 95126

★★★★★ 4.5 (19)
51st CA Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Moderate-to-High Complexity Internal Medicine Follow-Up [CPT 99214] • Preventive wellness exams (CPT 99395/99396) & subspecialty diagnostics (2,224 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts Kaiser Permanente ~$239 Cash
★★★★★ 4.5 (23)
99th HI Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Comprehensive Primary Care & Chronic Protocol Management [CPT 99214] • Preventive wellness exams (CPT 99395/99396) & subspecialty diagnostics (1,971 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts Kaiser Permanente ~$209 Cash

Dr. Mark Passerman, DO

Dwight, IL 60420

★★★★★ 4.5 (23)
59th IL Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Comprehensive Primary Care & Chronic Protocol Management [CPT 99214] • Preventive wellness exams (CPT 99395/99396) & subspecialty diagnostics (1,583 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts Kaiser Permanente ~$218 Cash

Dr. Bradley Scott, MD

Granger, IN 46530

★★★★★ 4.5 (15)
92nd IN Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Comprehensive Primary Care & Chronic Protocol Management [CPT 99214] • Preventive wellness exams (CPT 99395/99396) & subspecialty diagnostics (5,516 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts Kaiser Permanente ~$209 Cash

Dr. Mark Rosenberg, DO

Sterling Heights, MI 48310

★★★★★ 4.5 (23)
99th MI Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Comprehensive Primary Care & Chronic Protocol Management [CPT 99214] • Preventive wellness exams (CPT 99395/99396) & subspecialty diagnostics (27,887 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts Kaiser Permanente ~$209 Cash

Dr. Robin Ostberg, CRNP

Birmingham, AL 35205

★★★★★ 4.5 (23)
98th AL Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Comprehensive Primary Care & Chronic Protocol Management [CPT 99214] • Preventive wellness exams (CPT 99395/99396) & subspecialty diagnostics (2,057 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts Kaiser Permanente ~$209 Cash

Dr. Lori Dowie, DO

Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410

★★★★★ 4.5 (23)
90th FL Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Comprehensive Primary Care & Chronic Protocol Management [CPT 99214] • Preventive wellness exams (CPT 99395/99396) & subspecialty diagnostics (7,628 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.