Dr. Taylor Shepard, MD
4315 James Casey St, Suite 300, Austin, TX 78745 • +1-892-555-3330
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 2011)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Austin Percentiles
NPI #1528232568 • CBSA 12420 • Otolaryngology
Within the Austin, TX (CBSA 12420) Otolaryngology cohort, Dr. Taylor Shepard, MD with sub-specialty concentration in 60 Active CMS HCPCS Codes ranks at the 64.52th municipal percentile and 43.8th TX percentile (-0.36σ Z-score) based on 1,467 billed procedures for 445 patients.
Among 5 tracked CMS fee-schedule codes for Dr. Shepard (averaging 3.3 services per beneficiary), 99213 (Focused Ear, Nose, Sinus & Throat Examination) represents 34% of tracked volume (499 encounters), paired with 31231 (367x).
Uninsured and high-deductible cash patients visiting Dr. Taylor Shepard in Austin (78745) face an estimated $211.00 initial evaluation fee at 4315 James Casey St, Suite 300 (hybrid in-clinic and telehealth video consults; 20-minute average reception wait; bedside manner 4.84/5 from 22 verified reports).
From 4315 James Casey St, Suite 300 in Austin (+1-892-555-3330), Dr. Shepard, MD (15-year clinical track record) delivers 60 Active CMS HCPCS Codes care.
Compared against Austin, TX Otolaryngology peers
1,467 annual services across 445 beneficiaries
Standard deviations from TX Otolaryngology mean utilization
Top Billed HCPCS/CPT Procedures & GPCI Self-Pay Cash Benchmarks
| HCPCS | Clinical Procedure Description | Annual Volume | Local Pct | Est. Cash Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99213 | Focused Ear, Nose, Sinus & Throat Examination | 499 | 64.52th | $152 – $208 |
| 31231 | Diagnostic Rigid/Flexible Nasal & Sinus Endoscopy | 367 | 63.52th | $305 – $418 |
| 31575 | Flexible Fiberoptic Laryngoscopy Vocal Cord Inspection | 279 | 66.52th | $223 – $305 |
| 92557 | Comprehensive Pure-Tone Audiometry & Speech Recognition | 191 | 63.52th | $107 – $147 |
| 69210 | Instrumented Impacted Cerumen Removal Under Microscopy | 132 | 65.52th | $96 – $131 |
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Dr. Taylor Shepard, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Shepard National Provider Identifier | NPI #1528232568 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (78745) |
| Dr. Shepard Austin CMS Volume Rank | 64.52th Pct (1,467 CMS svcs; Z -0.358σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (TX Otolaryngology) |
| 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 • 20 min lobby wait | 22 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.84/5 Listening • 4.70/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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