Dr. Kelly Birdwell, MD
3601 The Vanderbilt Clinic, Nashville, TN 37232 • +1-352-555-5112
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 2008)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Nashville Percentiles
NPI #1508913302 • CBSA 34980 • Nephrology
Within the Nashville, TN (CBSA 34980) Nephrology cohort, Dr. Kelly Birdwell, MD with sub-specialty concentration in 18 Active CMS HCPCS Codes ranks at the 12th municipal percentile and 9.24th TN percentile (-0.70σ Z-score) based on 769 billed procedures for 231 patients.
Among 4 tracked CMS fee-schedule codes for Dr. Birdwell (averaging 3.3 services per beneficiary), 99214 (Chronic Kidney Disease eGFR, uACR & Electrolyte Management) represents 48% of tracked volume (369 encounters), paired with 90960 (169x).
Uninsured and high-deductible cash patients visiting Dr. Kelly Birdwell in Nashville (37232) face an estimated $202.00 initial evaluation fee at 3601 The Vanderbilt Clinic (hybrid in-clinic and telehealth video consults; 18-minute average reception wait; bedside manner 4.75/5 from 22 verified reports).
Clinical background for Dr. Birdwell (MD, NPI #1508913302) includes accredited doctoral training (2008, 18 yrs in practice) and virtual + in-office availability across TN.
Compared against Nashville, TN Nephrology peers
769 annual services across 231 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 | 369 | 12th | $167 – $229 |
| 90960 | Monthly Adult ESRD Renal Replacement Oversight | 169 | 13th | $334 – $458 |
| 99215 | High-Complexity Cardiorenal & Resistant Hypertension Visit | 138 | 12th | $243 – $334 |
| 99204 | New Patient Nephrology & Proteinuria Consultation | 92 | 12th | $230 – $315 |
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Dr. Kelly Birdwell, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Birdwell National Provider Identifier | NPI #1508913302 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (37232) |
| Dr. Birdwell Nashville CMS Volume Rank | 12.00th Pct (769 CMS svcs; Z -0.704σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (TN Nephrology) |
| Fair Cash-Pay New-Patient Benchmark | $202.00 (CPT 99204 GPCI Benchmark) | CMS Geographic Practice Cost Index (Nashville, TN) |
| Waiting-Room Wait Time & Cash Friendliness | $202.00 avg paid • 18 min lobby wait | 22 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.75/5 Listening • 4.64/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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