Dr. Russell Laforte, MD
301 University Blvd, Galveston, TX 77555 • +1-364-555-9648
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 1992)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Galveston Percentiles
NPI #1972662450 • CBSA Regional • Internal Medicine
Operating out of Galveston, TX (301 University Blvd), Internal Medicine clinician Dr. Russell Laforte, MD (accredited MD/DO training, 1992) maintains a focused low-volume boutique caseload (21.43th Galveston percentile) (12.07th TX percentile; Z-score -0.23σ across 754 documented services) with sub-specialty concentration in 19 Active CMS HCPCS Codes.
Among 5 tracked CMS fee-schedule codes for Dr. Laforte (averaging 3.0 services per beneficiary), 99214 (Moderate-to-High Complexity Internal Medicine Follow-Up) represents 45% of tracked volume (339 encounters), paired with 99213 (196x).
For out-of-network patients contacting +1-364-555-9648, Dr. Laforte's practice posts a $209.00 GPCI self-pay consult estimate ($209.00 patient-logged median, 4.64/5 composite reality score over 15 submissions).
Patients evaluating Dr. Russell Laforte in ZIP 77555 note 34 years of post-doctoral tenure (null, 1992) alongside 3.0 annual CMS procedures per patient.
Compared against Galveston, TX Internal Medicine peers
754 annual services across 251 beneficiaries
Standard deviations from TX Internal Medicine mean utilization
Top Billed HCPCS/CPT Procedures & GPCI Self-Pay Cash Benchmarks
| HCPCS | Clinical Procedure Description | Annual Volume | Local Pct | Est. Cash Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99214 | Moderate-to-High Complexity Internal Medicine Follow-Up | 339 | 21.43th | $97 – $133 |
| 99213 | Established Preventive & Chronic Care Visit | 196 | 17.43th | $74 – $102 |
| 93000 | In-Office 12-Lead Resting Electrocardiogram | 98 | 20.43th | $35 – $50 |
| G0439 | Annual Preventive Wellness & Cardiometabolic Risk Assessment | 75 | 16.43th | $114 – $156 |
| 99204 | Comprehensive New Patient Internal Medicine Diagnostic Visit | 45 | 16.43th | $135 – $185 |
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Dr. Russell Laforte, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Laforte National Provider Identifier | NPI #1972662450 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (77555) |
| Dr. Laforte Galveston CMS Volume Rank | 21.43th Pct (754 CMS svcs; Z -0.227σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (TX Internal Medicine) |
| Fair Cash-Pay New-Patient Benchmark | $209.00 (CPT 99204 GPCI Benchmark) | CMS Geographic Practice Cost Index (Galveston, TX) |
| Waiting-Room Wait Time & Cash Friendliness | $209.00 avg paid • 9 min lobby wait | 15 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.65/5 Listening • 4.69/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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