Dr. Suresh Kumar, MD
939 E Emerald Ave Ste 610, Knoxville, TN 37917 • +1-366-555-2286
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 2002)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Knoxville Percentiles
NPI #1104016617 • CBSA Regional • Nephrology
Within the Knoxville, TN (CBSA local) Nephrology cohort, Dr. Suresh Kumar, MD with sub-specialty concentration in 23 Active CMS HCPCS Codes ranks at the 61.54th municipal percentile and 44.54th TN percentile (-0.46σ Z-score) based on 1,873 billed procedures for 508 patients.
Medicare Part B line-item claims for Dr. Suresh Kumar (37917) place 99214 at the top of the practice ledger (899 yearly units, 61.54th metro rank), rounded out by 90960 and 99215.
Uninsured and high-deductible cash patients visiting Dr. Suresh Kumar in Knoxville (37917) face an estimated $201.00 initial evaluation fee at 939 E Emerald Ave Ste 610 (hybrid in-clinic and telehealth video consults; 22-minute average reception wait; bedside manner 4.72/5 from 22 verified reports).
From 939 E Emerald Ave Ste 610 in Knoxville (+1-366-555-2286), Dr. Kumar, MD (24-year clinical track record) delivers 23 Active CMS HCPCS Codes care.
Compared against Knoxville, TN Nephrology peers
1,873 annual services across 508 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 | 899 | 61.54th | $158 – $217 |
| 90960 | Monthly Adult ESRD Renal Replacement Oversight | 412 | 65.54th | $316 – $433 |
| 99215 | High-Complexity Cardiorenal & Resistant Hypertension Visit | 337 | 56.54th | $230 – $316 |
| 99204 | New Patient Nephrology & Proteinuria Consultation | 225 | 57.54th | $217 – $298 |
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Dr. Suresh Kumar, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Kumar National Provider Identifier | NPI #1104016617 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (37917) |
| Dr. Kumar Knoxville CMS Volume Rank | 61.54th Pct (1,873 CMS svcs; Z -0.460σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (TN Nephrology) |
| Fair Cash-Pay New-Patient Benchmark | $201.00 (CPT 99204 GPCI Benchmark) | CMS Geographic Practice Cost Index (Knoxville, TN) |
| Waiting-Room Wait Time & Cash Friendliness | $201.00 avg paid • 22 min lobby wait | 22 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.72/5 Listening • 4.59/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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