Dr. Ting-Chi Lu, MD
321 W Ben White Blvd, Ste 205, Austin, TX 78704 • +1-625-555-4578
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 2007)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Austin Percentiles
NPI #1649378787 • CBSA 12420 • Nephrology
Operating out of Austin, TX (321 W Ben White Blvd, Ste 205), Nephrology clinician Dr. Ting-Chi Lu, MD (accredited MD/DO training, 2007) maintains a top-decile high-throughput specialist (96.43th percentile in Austin) (77.4th TX percentile; Z-score +0.08σ across 3,113 documented services) with sub-specialty concentration in 23 Active CMS HCPCS Codes.
Medicare Part B line-item claims for Dr. Ting-Chi Lu (78704) place 99214 at the top of the practice ledger (568 yearly units, 96.43th metro rank), rounded out by 90960 and 99215.
Uninsured and high-deductible cash patients visiting Dr. Ting-Chi Lu in Austin (78704) face an estimated $211.00 initial evaluation fee at 321 W Ben White Blvd, Ste 205 (in-person clinic visits only; 13-minute average reception wait; bedside manner 4.67/5 from 9 verified reports).
Credentialed as an MD specialist with 19 years post-graduation experience since completing medical school at an LCME/COCA institution (2007), Dr. Lu coordinates 23 Active CMS HCPCS Codes workups from 321 W Ben White Blvd, Ste 205 (+1-625-555-4578).
Top 10% Nephrology volume leader in Austin, TX
3,113 annual services across 341 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 | 568 | 96.43th | $83 – $114 |
| 90960 | Monthly Adult ESRD Renal Replacement Oversight | 260 | 99.43th | $166 – $228 |
| 99215 | High-Complexity Cardiorenal & Resistant Hypertension Visit | 213 | 97.43th | $121 – $166 |
| 99204 | New Patient Nephrology & Proteinuria Consultation | 142 | 96.43th | $114 – $157 |
| 96372 | Therapeutic Subcutaneous/Intramuscular Injection Administration (23 HCPCS billing breadth) | 1,930 | 96.43th | $72 – $104 |
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Dr. Ting-Chi Lu, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Lu National Provider Identifier | NPI #1649378787 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (78704) |
| Dr. Lu Austin CMS Volume Rank | 96.43th Pct (3,113 CMS svcs; Z +0.079σ) | 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 • 13 min lobby wait | 9 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.67/5 Listening • 4.82/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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