Dr. Vasanthi Balaraman, MD
1265 Union Ave, 4 Shorb Tower, Memphis, TN 38104 • +1-596-555-2154
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 1996)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Memphis Percentiles
NPI #1154688851 • CBSA Regional • Nephrology
Anchored in Memphis, TN 38104, Dr. Vasanthi Balaraman, MD (NPI 1154688851) logged 672 annual procedures (focused low-volume boutique caseload (4.35th Memphis percentile), 2.52th TN percentile, -0.73σ) with sub-specialty concentration in 13 Active CMS HCPCS Codes.
Among 4 tracked CMS fee-schedule codes for Dr. Balaraman (averaging 2.7 services per beneficiary), 99214 (Chronic Kidney Disease eGFR, uACR & Electrolyte Management) represents 48% of tracked volume (323 encounters), paired with 90960 (148x).
Direct cash-pay transparency modeling sets Dr. Balaraman's baseline new-consult rate near $201.00 in Memphis, TN (cash-pay accepted, hybrid in-clinic and telehealth video consults, 20-minute average reception wait).
Credentialed as an MD specialist with 30 years post-graduation experience since completing medical school at an LCME/COCA institution (1996), Dr. Balaraman coordinates 13 Active CMS HCPCS Codes workups from 1265 Union Ave, 4 Shorb Tower (+1-596-555-2154).
Compared against Memphis, TN Nephrology peers
672 annual services across 247 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 | 323 | 12th | $136 – $186 |
| 90960 | Monthly Adult ESRD Renal Replacement Oversight | 148 | 12th | $271 – $371 |
| 99215 | High-Complexity Cardiorenal & Resistant Hypertension Visit | 121 | 12th | $198 – $271 |
| 99204 | New Patient Nephrology & Proteinuria Consultation | 81 | 12th | $186 – $255 |
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Dr. Vasanthi Balaraman, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Balaraman National Provider Identifier | NPI #1154688851 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (38104) |
| Dr. Balaraman Memphis CMS Volume Rank | 4.35th Pct (672 CMS svcs; Z -0.726σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (TN Nephrology) |
| Fair Cash-Pay New-Patient Benchmark | $201.00 (CPT 99204 GPCI Benchmark) | CMS Geographic Practice Cost Index (Memphis, TN) |
| Waiting-Room Wait Time & Cash Friendliness | $201.00 avg paid • 20 min lobby wait | 22 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.63/5 Listening • 4.86/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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