CKD staging via eGFR + Cystatin C and urine albumin-to-creatinine ratio (uACR), SGLT2i/finerenone nephron preservation, resistant hypertension, and kidney stone metabolic workups. Filter by your insurance carrier, state, or procedure below.
Sioux City, IA 51101
Top Billed Procedure: Chronic Kidney Disease eGFR, uACR & Electrolyte Management [CPT 99214] • CKD staging via eGFR + Cystatin C and urine albumin-to-creatinine ratio (uACR) & subspecialty diagnostics (3,953 CMS services/yr).
Richmond, VA 23294
Top Billed Procedure: Chronic Kidney Disease eGFR, uACR & Electrolyte Management [CPT 99214] • CKD staging via eGFR + Cystatin C and urine albumin-to-creatinine ratio (uACR) & subspecialty diagnostics (4,229 CMS services/yr).
Freeport, NY 11520
Top Billed Procedure: Chronic Kidney Disease eGFR, uACR & Electrolyte Management [CPT 99214] • CKD staging via eGFR + Cystatin C and urine albumin-to-creatinine ratio (uACR) & subspecialty diagnostics (5,587 CMS services/yr).
Des Moines, IA 50314
Top Billed Procedure: Chronic Kidney Disease eGFR, uACR & Electrolyte Management [CPT 99214] • CKD staging via eGFR + Cystatin C and urine albumin-to-creatinine ratio (uACR) & subspecialty diagnostics (2,204 CMS services/yr).
Richmond, VA 23294
Top Billed Procedure: Chronic Kidney Disease eGFR, uACR & Electrolyte Management [CPT 99214] • CKD staging via eGFR + Cystatin C and urine albumin-to-creatinine ratio (uACR) & subspecialty diagnostics (2,882 CMS services/yr).
Galesburg, IL 61401
Top Billed Procedure: Chronic Kidney Disease eGFR, uACR & Electrolyte Management [CPT 99214] • CKD staging via eGFR + Cystatin C and urine albumin-to-creatinine ratio (uACR) & subspecialty diagnostics (2,938 CMS services/yr).
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
Top Billed Procedure: Chronic Kidney Disease eGFR, uACR & Electrolyte Management [CPT 99214] • CKD staging via eGFR + Cystatin C and urine albumin-to-creatinine ratio (uACR) & subspecialty diagnostics (3,523 CMS services/yr).
Knoxville, TN 37920
Top Billed Procedure: Chronic Kidney Disease eGFR, uACR & Electrolyte Management [CPT 99214] • CKD staging via eGFR + Cystatin C and urine albumin-to-creatinine ratio (uACR) & subspecialty diagnostics (2,816 CMS services/yr).
Park Ridge, IL 60068
Top Billed Procedure: Chronic Kidney Disease eGFR, uACR & Electrolyte Management [CPT 99214] • CKD staging via eGFR + Cystatin C and urine albumin-to-creatinine ratio (uACR) & subspecialty diagnostics (3,020 CMS services/yr).
Ottawa, IL 61350
Top Billed Procedure: Chronic Kidney Disease eGFR, uACR & Electrolyte Management [CPT 99214] • CKD staging via eGFR + Cystatin C and urine albumin-to-creatinine ratio (uACR) & subspecialty diagnostics (2,449 CMS services/yr).
Ocala, FL 34471
Top Billed Procedure: Chronic Kidney Disease eGFR, uACR & Electrolyte Management [CPT 99214] • CKD staging via eGFR + Cystatin C and urine albumin-to-creatinine ratio (uACR) & subspecialty diagnostics (2,876 CMS services/yr).
Owings Mills, MD 21117
Top Billed Procedure: Chronic Kidney Disease eGFR, uACR & Electrolyte Management [CPT 99214] • CKD staging via eGFR + Cystatin C and urine albumin-to-creatinine ratio (uACR) & subspecialty diagnostics (1,749 CMS services/yr).
Katy, TX 77450
Top Billed Procedure: Chronic Kidney Disease eGFR, uACR & Electrolyte Management [CPT 99214] • CKD staging via eGFR + Cystatin C and urine albumin-to-creatinine ratio (uACR) & subspecialty diagnostics (3,421 CMS services/yr).
Morristown, NJ 07960
Top Billed Procedure: Chronic Kidney Disease eGFR, uACR & Electrolyte Management [CPT 99214] • CKD staging via eGFR + Cystatin C and urine albumin-to-creatinine ratio (uACR) & subspecialty diagnostics (2,701 CMS services/yr).
San Antonio, TX 78229
Top Billed Procedure: Chronic Kidney Disease eGFR, uACR & Electrolyte Management [CPT 99214] • CKD staging via eGFR + Cystatin C and urine albumin-to-creatinine ratio (uACR) & subspecialty diagnostics (3,138 CMS services/yr).
Gainesville, GA 30501
Top Billed Procedure: Chronic Kidney Disease eGFR, uACR & Electrolyte Management [CPT 99214] • CKD staging via eGFR + Cystatin C and urine albumin-to-creatinine ratio (uACR) & subspecialty diagnostics (7,976 CMS services/yr).
Miami, FL 33173
Top Billed Procedure: Chronic Kidney Disease eGFR, uACR & Electrolyte Management [CPT 99214] • CKD staging via eGFR + Cystatin C and urine albumin-to-creatinine ratio (uACR) & subspecialty diagnostics (1,433 CMS services/yr).
Panama City, FL 32401
Top Billed Procedure: Chronic Kidney Disease eGFR, uACR & Electrolyte Management [CPT 99214] • CKD staging via eGFR + Cystatin C and urine albumin-to-creatinine ratio (uACR) & subspecialty diagnostics (1,291 CMS services/yr).
Conyers, GA 30012
Top Billed Procedure: Chronic Kidney Disease eGFR, uACR & Electrolyte Management [CPT 99214] • CKD staging via eGFR + Cystatin C and urine albumin-to-creatinine ratio (uACR) & subspecialty diagnostics (1,347 CMS services/yr).
Tulsa, OK 74136
Top Billed Procedure: Chronic Kidney Disease eGFR, uACR & Electrolyte Management [CPT 99214] • CKD staging via eGFR + Cystatin C and urine albumin-to-creatinine ratio (uACR) & subspecialty diagnostics (1,842 CMS services/yr).
Cambridge, MD 21613
Top Billed Procedure: Chronic Kidney Disease eGFR, uACR & Electrolyte Management [CPT 99214] • CKD staging via eGFR + Cystatin C and urine albumin-to-creatinine ratio (uACR) & subspecialty diagnostics (1,272 CMS services/yr).
Coeur D Alene, ID 83814
Top Billed Procedure: Chronic Kidney Disease eGFR, uACR & Electrolyte Management [CPT 99214] • CKD staging via eGFR + Cystatin C and urine albumin-to-creatinine ratio (uACR) & subspecialty diagnostics (1,868 CMS services/yr).
Everett, WA 98201
Top Billed Procedure: Chronic Kidney Disease eGFR, uACR & Electrolyte Management [CPT 99214] • CKD staging via eGFR + Cystatin C and urine albumin-to-creatinine ratio (uACR) & subspecialty diagnostics (2,151 CMS services/yr).
Muskegon, MI 49444
Top Billed Procedure: Chronic Kidney Disease eGFR, uACR & Electrolyte Management [CPT 99214] • CKD staging via eGFR + Cystatin C and urine albumin-to-creatinine ratio (uACR) & subspecialty diagnostics (957 CMS services/yr).
Webster, TX 77598
Top Billed Procedure: Chronic Kidney Disease eGFR, uACR & Electrolyte Management [CPT 99214] • CKD staging via eGFR + Cystatin C and urine albumin-to-creatinine ratio (uACR) & subspecialty diagnostics (3,209 CMS services/yr).
New York, NY 10029
Top Billed Procedure: Chronic Kidney Disease eGFR, uACR & Electrolyte Management [CPT 99214] • CKD staging via eGFR + Cystatin C and urine albumin-to-creatinine ratio (uACR) & subspecialty diagnostics (1,181 CMS services/yr).
Daytona Beach, FL 32114
Top Billed Procedure: Chronic Kidney Disease eGFR, uACR & Electrolyte Management [CPT 99214] • CKD staging via eGFR + Cystatin C and urine albumin-to-creatinine ratio (uACR) & subspecialty diagnostics (5,647 CMS services/yr).
Shenandoah, TX 77384
Top Billed Procedure: Chronic Kidney Disease eGFR, uACR & Electrolyte Management [CPT 99214] • CKD staging via eGFR + Cystatin C and urine albumin-to-creatinine ratio (uACR) & subspecialty diagnostics (1,116 CMS services/yr).
Danville, PA 17822
Top Billed Procedure: Chronic Kidney Disease eGFR, uACR & Electrolyte Management [CPT 99214] • CKD staging via eGFR + Cystatin C and urine albumin-to-creatinine ratio (uACR) & subspecialty diagnostics (972 CMS services/yr).
Desoto, TX 75115
Top Billed Procedure: Chronic Kidney Disease eGFR, uACR & Electrolyte Management [CPT 99214] • CKD staging via eGFR + Cystatin C and urine albumin-to-creatinine ratio (uACR) & subspecialty diagnostics (1,858 CMS services/yr).
Worcester, MA 01655
Top Billed Procedure: Chronic Kidney Disease eGFR, uACR & Electrolyte Management [CPT 99214] • CKD staging via eGFR + Cystatin C and urine albumin-to-creatinine ratio (uACR) & subspecialty diagnostics (1,273 CMS services/yr).
Charleston, SC 29425
Top Billed Procedure: Chronic Kidney Disease eGFR, uACR & Electrolyte Management [CPT 99214] • CKD staging via eGFR + Cystatin C and urine albumin-to-creatinine ratio (uACR) & subspecialty diagnostics (786 CMS services/yr).
Baltimore, MD 21239
Top Billed Procedure: Chronic Kidney Disease eGFR, uACR & Electrolyte Management [CPT 99214] • CKD staging via eGFR + Cystatin C and urine albumin-to-creatinine ratio (uACR) & subspecialty diagnostics (1,224 CMS services/yr).
San Antonio, TX 78212
Top Billed Procedure: Chronic Kidney Disease eGFR, uACR & Electrolyte Management [CPT 99214] • CKD staging via eGFR + Cystatin C and urine albumin-to-creatinine ratio (uACR) & subspecialty diagnostics (2,848 CMS services/yr).
Miami, FL 33136
Top Billed Procedure: Chronic Kidney Disease eGFR, uACR & Electrolyte Management [CPT 99214] • CKD staging via eGFR + Cystatin C and urine albumin-to-creatinine ratio (uACR) & subspecialty diagnostics (952 CMS services/yr).
Chicago, IL 60657
Top Billed Procedure: Chronic Kidney Disease eGFR, uACR & Electrolyte Management [CPT 99214] • CKD staging via eGFR + Cystatin C and urine albumin-to-creatinine ratio (uACR) & subspecialty diagnostics (2,557 CMS services/yr).
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:
"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)?"
Confirms the endocrinologist images thyroid nodules themselves rather than sending you to a hospital radiology department.
Identifies structural thyroid specialists vs. general diabetes-only clinics.
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.
"My recent HbA1c came back at [X]%. Today I want to check my Fasting Insulin to calculate HOMA-IR, discuss starting Extended-Release Metformin ER ($5.40/mo cash) or a 14-day Continuous Glucose Monitor trial (CPT 95251), and establish a 90-day re-test target below 5.4%."
Verifies the clinic actively prescribes and interprets Dexcom/Libre CGM sensor data.
Standard outpatient evaluation code; ask for transparent self-pay rates ($120–$180) if uninsured.
Bring a 3-day log of post-dinner fingerstick or CGM readings and confirm whether your pharmacy filled Metformin ER (Extended-Release) rather than immediate-release.
"My 7-day rested home blood pressure averages [X/Y] mmHg and my LDL-C is [Z] mg/dL. Today I would like to review my home cuff log against office white-coat readings, order direct Apolipoprotein B (ApoB) and one-time genetic Lipoprotein(a), and decide if a CAC score or low-dose statin/ARB is warranted."
Assesses left ventricular wall thickness and valve function directly in the cardiology suite.
Baseline rhythm and conduction screen prior to antihypertensive titration.
Bring your physical home upper-arm BP cuff to the clinic to validate calibration, along with a 7-day written morning/evening seated average.
"Even though my hemoglobin is normal, my Serum Ferritin is [X] ng/mL and I am experiencing persistent fatigue and hair shedding. Can we check a fasting Iron Panel with Transferrin Saturation (TSAT), rule out celiac/GI malabsorption, and target a Ferritin above 50–75 ng/mL?"
Confirms the hematology clinic can administer IV iron when oral iron fails or causes GI distress.
Tracks mean corpuscular volume (MCV) and early reticulocyte hemoglobin response.
Stop oral iron supplements for 24 hours before drawing a fasting morning Serum Iron and TSAT panel so circulating pill iron does not skew saturation.
"I have had [reflux / bloating / unexplained low ferritin] for [X] months. Today I want to distinguish upper GI mucosal issues from functional motility, review a step-down plan so I am not stuck on a PPI indefinitely, and verify whether you perform diagnostic EGD (CPT 43239) or colonoscopy (CPT 45385) at an ambulatory center."
High annual CPT 45385 volume (>300/yr) correlates with higher adenoma detection rates and safer polypectomy.
Rules out Barrett esophagus, H. pylori gastritis, and duodenal celiac villous atrophy.
Always request an Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) facility quote rather than a hospital outpatient department (HOPD) for endoscopy/colonoscopy to save $1,200–$2,400 in facility fees.
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.
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.
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.
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.
