Dr. Howard Gerber, MD
6565 West Loop S, Ste. 800, Bellaire, TX 77401 • +1-850-555-3164
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 2013)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Bellaire Percentiles
NPI #1003876285 • CBSA Regional • Dermatology
Within the Bellaire, TX (CBSA local) Dermatology cohort, Dr. Howard Gerber, MD with sub-specialty concentration in 55 Active CMS HCPCS Codes ranks at the 82.35th municipal percentile and 96.4th TX percentile (+1.77σ Z-score) based on 15,141 billed procedures for 1,829 patients.
Among 6 tracked CMS fee-schedule codes for Dr. Gerber (averaging 8.3 services per beneficiary), 17000 (Cryotherapy Destruction of Premalignant Actinic Lesion) represents 18% of tracked volume (2689 encounters), paired with 99213 (2452x).
For out-of-network patients contacting +1-850-555-3164, Dr. Gerber's practice posts a $209.00 GPCI self-pay consult estimate ($209.00 patient-logged median, 4.80/5 composite reality score over 3 submissions).
Credentialed as an MD specialist with 13 years post-graduation experience since completing medical school at an LCME/COCA institution (2013), Dr. Gerber coordinates 55 Active CMS HCPCS Codes workups from 6565 West Loop S, Ste. 800 (+1-850-555-3164).
Compared against Bellaire, TX Dermatology peers
15,141 annual services across 1,829 beneficiaries
Standard deviations from TX Dermatology mean utilization
Top Billed HCPCS/CPT Procedures & GPCI Self-Pay Cash Benchmarks
| HCPCS | Clinical Procedure Description | Annual Volume | Local Pct | Est. Cash Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17000 | Cryotherapy Destruction of Premalignant Actinic Lesion | 2,689 | 82.35th | $36 – $51 |
| 99213 | Focused Cutaneous & Dermoscopic Examination | 2,452 | 82.35th | $40 – $55 |
| 11102 | Tangential Diagnostic Skin Biopsy of Single Lesion | 1,503 | 80.35th | $53 – $73 |
| 11401 | Excision of Benign Cutaneous Lesion (0.6 to 1.0 cm) | 791 | 79.35th | $74 – $102 |
| 99203 | New Patient Full-Body Skin Cancer & Dermatology Evaluation | 475 | 84.35th | $57 – $79 |
| 96372 | Therapeutic Subcutaneous/Intramuscular Injection Administration (55 HCPCS billing breadth) | 7,231 | 82.35th | $45 – $65 |
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Dr. Howard Gerber, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Gerber National Provider Identifier | NPI #1003876285 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (77401) |
| Dr. Gerber Bellaire CMS Volume Rank | 82.35th Pct (15,141 CMS svcs; Z +1.769σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (TX Dermatology) |
| Fair Cash-Pay New-Patient Benchmark | $209.00 (CPT 99204 GPCI Benchmark) | CMS Geographic Practice Cost Index (Bellaire, TX) |
| Waiting-Room Wait Time & Cash Friendliness | $209.00 avg paid • 19 min lobby wait | 3 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.79/5 Listening • 4.42/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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