Dr. Mark Thel, MD
2501 Citico Ave, Chattanooga, TN 37404 • +1-218-555-5576
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 2016)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Chattanooga Percentiles
NPI #1659370997 • CBSA Regional • Cardiology
Dr. Mark Thel, MD (NPI #1659370997) practices Cardiology in Chattanooga, TN (37404) with sub-specialty concentration in 39 Active CMS HCPCS Codes, recording 2,475 annual CMS services across 880 distinct beneficiaries—placing this practice as a focused low-volume boutique caseload (25.93th Chattanooga percentile) (-0.20σ vs TN state mean, 37.72th statewide percentile).
Procedural volume for Dr. Thel is led by HCPCS 99214 (Established Cardiology Consultation & Hemodynamic Review — 941 annual services, $131–$179 GPCI cash estimate), followed by CPT 93000 (12-Lead Resting Electrocardiogram (ECG) w/ Interpretation, 693/yr) and CPT 93306 (Complete Transthoracic Echocardiography w/ Doppler & Color Flow, 446/yr).
At 2501 Citico Ave (37404), Dr. Mark Thel, MD accommodates direct self-pay scheduling (in-person clinic visits only) at ~$201.00 per new consult (4.68/5 bedside rating).
Credentialed as an MD specialist with 10 years post-graduation experience since completing medical school at an LCME/COCA institution (2016), Dr. Thel coordinates 39 Active CMS HCPCS Codes workups from 2501 Citico Ave (+1-218-555-5576).
Compared against Chattanooga, TN Cardiology peers
2,475 annual services across 880 beneficiaries
Standard deviations from TN Cardiology mean utilization
Top Billed HCPCS/CPT Procedures & GPCI Self-Pay Cash Benchmarks
| HCPCS | Clinical Procedure Description | Annual Volume | Local Pct | Est. Cash Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99214 | Established Cardiology Consultation & Hemodynamic Review | 941 | 25.93th | $131 – $179 |
| 93000 | 12-Lead Resting Electrocardiogram (ECG) w/ Interpretation | 693 | 26.93th | $51 – $70 |
| 93306 | Complete Transthoracic Echocardiography w/ Doppler & Color Flow | 446 | 26.93th | $244 – $335 |
| 93224 | 24-Hour Ambulatory ECG Rhythm Monitoring & Analysis | 248 | 29.93th | $153 – $210 |
| 99204 | Comprehensive New Patient Cardiovascular Risk Evaluation | 149 | 23.93th | $188 – $257 |
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Dr. Mark Thel, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Thel National Provider Identifier | NPI #1659370997 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (37404) |
| Dr. Thel Chattanooga CMS Volume Rank | 25.93th Pct (2,475 CMS svcs; Z -0.196σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (TN Cardiology) |
| Fair Cash-Pay New-Patient Benchmark | $201.00 (CPT 99204 GPCI Benchmark) | CMS Geographic Practice Cost Index (Chattanooga, TN) |
| Waiting-Room Wait Time & Cash Friendliness | $201.00 avg paid • 22 min lobby wait | 18 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.68/5 Listening • 4.57/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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