Dr. Ruben Velez, MD
1505 Lbj Fwy Ste 700, Dallas, TX 75234 • +1-666-555-8583
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 2002)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Dallas Percentiles
NPI #1053382879 • CBSA 19100 • Nephrology
Dr. Ruben Velez, MD (NPI #1053382879) practices Nephrology in Dallas, TX (75234) with sub-specialty concentration in 19 Active CMS HCPCS Codes, recording 846 annual CMS services across 130 distinct beneficiaries—placing this practice as a focused low-volume boutique caseload (11.69th Dallas percentile) (-0.42σ vs TX state mean, 8.53th statewide percentile).
Granular CPT/HCPCS billing distribution at 1505 Lbj Fwy Ste 700 shows Dr. Ruben Velez's primary concentration in Chronic Kidney Disease eGFR, uACR & Electrolyte Management (code 99214: 406x/yr, 12th local percentile) alongside Monthly Adult ESRD Renal Replacement Oversight (90960: 186x/yr, $460–$631).
Direct cash-pay transparency modeling sets Dr. Velez's baseline new-consult rate near $211.00 in Dallas, TX (cash-pay accepted, hybrid in-clinic and telehealth video consults, 17-minute average reception wait).
NPI registry verification (#1053382879) confirms Dr. Ruben Velez's MD standing serving CBSA 19100 with a 4.70/5 patient scorecard.
Compared against Dallas, TX Nephrology peers
846 annual services across 130 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 | 406 | 12th | $230 – $315 |
| 90960 | Monthly Adult ESRD Renal Replacement Oversight | 186 | 12th | $460 – $631 |
| 99215 | High-Complexity Cardiorenal & Resistant Hypertension Visit | 152 | 12th | $336 – $460 |
| 99204 | New Patient Nephrology & Proteinuria Consultation | 102 | 16.69th | $316 – $434 |
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Dr. Ruben Velez, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Velez National Provider Identifier | NPI #1053382879 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (75234) |
| Dr. Velez Dallas CMS Volume Rank | 11.69th Pct (846 CMS svcs; Z -0.416σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (TX Nephrology) |
| Fair Cash-Pay New-Patient Benchmark | $211.00 (CPT 99204 GPCI Benchmark) | CMS Geographic Practice Cost Index (Dallas, TX) |
| Waiting-Room Wait Time & Cash Friendliness | $211.00 avg paid • 17 min lobby wait | 13 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.89/5 Listening • 4.43/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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