Dr. Christopher Meshberger, MD
251 N Lyerly St Ste 100, Chattanooga, TN 37404 • +1-218-555-6486
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 1998)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Chattanooga Percentiles
NPI #1225425390 • CBSA Regional • Nephrology
Operating out of Chattanooga, TN (251 N Lyerly St Ste 100), Nephrology clinician Dr. Christopher Meshberger, MD (accredited MD/DO training, 1998) maintains a mid-cohort balanced caseload (53.85th Chattanooga percentile) (93.28th TN percentile; Z-score +1.69σ across 11,615 documented services) with sub-specialty concentration in 67 Active CMS HCPCS Codes.
Dr. Meshberger's longitudinal care intensity (11.0 billed units per patient across 1054 individuals) centers on 99214 (5575 annual units) and 90960 ($132–$181 cash range).
Uninsured and high-deductible cash patients visiting Dr. Christopher Meshberger in Chattanooga (37404) face an estimated $201.00 initial evaluation fee at 251 N Lyerly St Ste 100 (in-person clinic visits only; 18-minute average reception wait; bedside manner 4.66/5 from 24 verified reports).
NPI registry verification (#1225425390) confirms Dr. Christopher Meshberger's MD standing serving CBSA 37404 with a 4.89/5 patient scorecard.
Compared against Chattanooga, TN Nephrology peers
11,615 annual services across 1,054 beneficiaries
Standard deviations from TN 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 | 5,575 | 53.85th | $66 – $91 |
| 90960 | Monthly Adult ESRD Renal Replacement Oversight | 2,555 | 58.85th | $132 – $181 |
| 99215 | High-Complexity Cardiorenal & Resistant Hypertension Visit | 2,091 | 57.85th | $96 – $132 |
| 99204 | New Patient Nephrology & Proteinuria Consultation | 1,394 | 48.85th | $91 – $124 |
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Dr. Christopher Meshberger, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Meshberger National Provider Identifier | NPI #1225425390 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (37404) |
| Dr. Meshberger Chattanooga CMS Volume Rank | 53.85th Pct (11,615 CMS svcs; Z +1.694σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (TN Nephrology) |
| 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 • 18 min lobby wait | 24 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.66/5 Listening • 4.66/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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