Dr. Ashvin Baru, MD
321 W Ben White Blvd Ste 205, Austin, TX 78704 • +1-625-555-9469
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 2010)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Austin Percentiles
NPI #1114216009 • CBSA 12420 • Nephrology
Dr. Ashvin Baru, MD (NPI #1114216009) practices Nephrology in Austin, TX (78704) with sub-specialty concentration in 22 Active CMS HCPCS Codes, recording 1,824 annual CMS services across 363 distinct beneficiaries—placing this practice as a upper-quartile active clinical volume (67.86th Austin percentile) (-0.20σ vs TX state mean, 48.65th statewide percentile).
Fee-schedule auditing of NPI 1114216009 highlights 876 annual claims for 99214 (67.86th Austin percentile; $190–$260 self-pay corridor) plus 401 encounters under 90960 and 328 under 99215.
At 321 W Ben White Blvd Ste 205 (78704), Dr. Ashvin Baru, MD accommodates direct self-pay scheduling (in-person clinic visits only) at ~$211.00 per new consult (4.89/5 bedside rating).
Spanning 16 years of clinical practice following 2010 graduation from medical training, Dr. Ashvin Baru integrates 22 Active CMS HCPCS Codes diagnostics for Austin metro patients.
Compared against Austin, TX Nephrology peers
1,824 annual services across 363 beneficiaries
Standard deviations from TX 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 | 876 | 67.86th | $190 – $260 |
| 90960 | Monthly Adult ESRD Renal Replacement Oversight | 401 | 71.86th | $380 – $520 |
| 99215 | High-Complexity Cardiorenal & Resistant Hypertension Visit | 328 | 67.86th | $277 – $379 |
| 99204 | New Patient Nephrology & Proteinuria Consultation | 219 | 65.86th | $261 – $358 |
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Dr. Ashvin Baru, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Baru National Provider Identifier | NPI #1114216009 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (78704) |
| Dr. Baru Austin CMS Volume Rank | 67.86th Pct (1,824 CMS svcs; Z -0.203σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (TX Nephrology) |
| Fair Cash-Pay New-Patient Benchmark | $211.00 (CPT 99204 GPCI Benchmark) | CMS Geographic Practice Cost Index (Austin, TX) |
| Waiting-Room Wait Time & Cash Friendliness | $211.00 avg paid • 22 min lobby wait | 18 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.89/5 Listening • 4.69/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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