Dr. Christopher Lord, MD
1724 Hamill Rd Ste 102, Hixson, TN 37343 • +1-669-555-5427
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 2009)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Hixson Percentiles
NPI #1497165070 • CBSA Regional • Otolaryngology
Dr. Christopher Lord, MD (NPI #1497165070) practices Otolaryngology in Hixson, TN (37343) with sub-specialty concentration in 37 Active CMS HCPCS Codes, recording 815 annual CMS services across 235 distinct beneficiaries—placing this practice as a focused low-volume boutique caseload (0th Hixson percentile) (-0.67σ vs TN state mean, 7.63th statewide percentile).
Among 5 tracked CMS fee-schedule codes for Dr. Lord (averaging 3.5 services per beneficiary), 99213 (Focused Ear, Nose, Sinus & Throat Examination) represents 34% of tracked volume (277 encounters), paired with 31231 (204x).
For out-of-network patients contacting +1-669-555-5427, Dr. Lord's practice posts a $201.00 GPCI self-pay consult estimate ($201.00 patient-logged median, 4.74/5 composite reality score over 5 submissions).
From 1724 Hamill Rd Ste 102 in Hixson (+1-669-555-5427), Dr. Lord, MD (17-year clinical track record) delivers 37 Active CMS HCPCS Codes care.
Compared against Hixson, TN Otolaryngology peers
815 annual services across 235 beneficiaries
Standard deviations from TN Otolaryngology mean utilization
Top Billed HCPCS/CPT Procedures & GPCI Self-Pay Cash Benchmarks
| HCPCS | Clinical Procedure Description | Annual Volume | Local Pct | Est. Cash Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99213 | Focused Ear, Nose, Sinus & Throat Examination | 277 | 12th | $70 – $96 |
| 31231 | Diagnostic Rigid/Flexible Nasal & Sinus Endoscopy | 204 | 12th | $141 – $193 |
| 31575 | Flexible Fiberoptic Laryngoscopy Vocal Cord Inspection | 155 | 12th | $103 – $141 |
| 92557 | Comprehensive Pure-Tone Audiometry & Speech Recognition | 106 | 12th | $50 – $68 |
| 69210 | Instrumented Impacted Cerumen Removal Under Microscopy | 73 | 12th | $44 – $61 |
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Dr. Christopher Lord, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Lord National Provider Identifier | NPI #1497165070 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (37343) |
| Dr. Lord Hixson CMS Volume Rank | 0.00th Pct (815 CMS svcs; Z -0.667σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (TN Otolaryngology) |
| Fair Cash-Pay New-Patient Benchmark | $201.00 (CPT 99204 GPCI Benchmark) | CMS Geographic Practice Cost Index (Hixson, TN) |
| Waiting-Room Wait Time & Cash Friendliness | $201.00 avg paid • 15 min lobby wait | 5 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.94/5 Listening • 4.45/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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