Dr. Jay Walther, MD
628 N Ed Carey DR, Harlingen, TX 78550 • +1-747-555-8196
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 2004)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Harlingen Percentiles
NPI #1245230655 • CBSA Regional • Dermatology
CMS Medicare Part B utilization records credit Dr. Jay Walther (MD, NPI 1245230655) at 628 N Ed Carey DR in Harlingen with 3,000 annual clinical services (861 beneficiaries), corresponding to a -0.33σ regional deviation and upper-quartile active clinical volume (66.67th Harlingen percentile) with sub-specialty concentration in 69 Active CMS HCPCS Codes.
Procedural volume for Dr. Walther is led by HCPCS 17000 (Cryotherapy Destruction of Premalignant Actinic Lesion — 972 annual services, $92–$126 GPCI cash estimate), followed by CPT 99213 (Focused Cutaneous & Dermoscopic Examination, 887/yr) and CPT 11102 (Tangential Diagnostic Skin Biopsy of Single Lesion, 543/yr).
Self-pay new patient consultations with Dr. Walther (CPT 99204 GPCI-adjusted benchmark) estimate around $209.00 (community reported average: $209.00) with in-person clinic visits only, 19-minute average reception wait, and a 4.93/5 modern protocol openness score across 15 patient logs.
Clinical background for Dr. Walther (MD, NPI #1245230655) includes accredited doctoral training (2004, 22 yrs in practice) and dedicated on-site consultations at 628 N Ed Carey DR.
Compared against Harlingen, TX Dermatology peers
3,000 annual services across 861 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 | 972 | 66.67th | $92 – $126 |
| 99213 | Focused Cutaneous & Dermoscopic Examination | 887 | 67.67th | $103 – $141 |
| 11102 | Tangential Diagnostic Skin Biopsy of Single Lesion | 543 | 64.67th | $135 – $185 |
| 11401 | Excision of Benign Cutaneous Lesion (0.6 to 1.0 cm) | 286 | 65.67th | $189 – $259 |
| 99203 | New Patient Full-Body Skin Cancer & Dermatology Evaluation | 172 | 62.67th | $146 – $200 |
| 96372 | Therapeutic Subcutaneous/Intramuscular Injection Administration (69 HCPCS billing breadth) | 140 | 66.67th | $112 – $162 |
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Dr. Jay Walther, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Walther National Provider Identifier | NPI #1245230655 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (78550) |
| Dr. Walther Harlingen CMS Volume Rank | 66.67th Pct (3,000 CMS svcs; Z -0.325σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (TX Dermatology) |
| Fair Cash-Pay New-Patient Benchmark | $209.00 (CPT 99204 GPCI Benchmark) | CMS Geographic Practice Cost Index (Harlingen, TX) |
| Waiting-Room Wait Time & Cash Friendliness | $209.00 avg paid • 19 min lobby wait | 15 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.68/5 Listening • 4.93/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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