Dr. Kara Thompson, MD
1515 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 77030 • +1-670-555-6311
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 2012)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Houston Percentiles
NPI #1144205857 • CBSA 26420 • Cardiology
Dr. Kara Thompson, MD (NPI #1144205857) practices Cardiology in Houston, TX (77030) with sub-specialty concentration in 30 Active CMS HCPCS Codes, recording 2,276 annual CMS services across 1,786 distinct beneficiaries—placing this practice as a mid-cohort balanced caseload (48.36th Houston percentile) (-0.41σ vs TX state mean, 40.06th statewide percentile).
Procedural volume for Dr. Thompson is led by HCPCS 99214 (Established Cardiology Consultation & Hemodynamic Review — 865 annual services, $52–$71 GPCI cash estimate), followed by CPT 93000 (12-Lead Resting Electrocardiogram (ECG) w/ Interpretation, 637/yr) and CPT 93306 (Complete Transthoracic Echocardiography w/ Doppler & Color Flow, 410/yr).
For out-of-network patients contacting +1-670-555-6311, Dr. Thompson's practice posts a $212.00 GPCI self-pay consult estimate ($212.00 patient-logged median, 4.61/5 composite reality score over 8 submissions).
NPI registry verification (#1144205857) confirms Dr. Kara Thompson's MD standing serving CBSA 26420 with a 4.61/5 patient scorecard.
Compared against Houston, TX Cardiology peers
2,276 annual services across 1,786 beneficiaries
Standard deviations from TX Cardiology mean utilization
Top Billed HCPCS/CPT Procedures & GPCI Self-Pay Cash Benchmarks
| HCPCS | Clinical Procedure Description | Annual Volume | Local Pct | Est. Cash Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99214 | Established Cardiology Consultation & Hemodynamic Review | 865 | 48.36th | $52 – $71 |
| 93000 | 12-Lead Resting Electrocardiogram (ECG) w/ Interpretation | 637 | 48.36th | $25 – $40 |
| 93306 | Complete Transthoracic Echocardiography w/ Doppler & Color Flow | 410 | 48.36th | $97 – $133 |
| 93224 | 24-Hour Ambulatory ECG Rhythm Monitoring & Analysis | 228 | 52.36th | $61 – $84 |
| 99204 | Comprehensive New Patient Cardiovascular Risk Evaluation | 137 | 46.36th | $75 – $102 |
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Dr. Kara Thompson, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Thompson National Provider Identifier | NPI #1144205857 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (77030) |
| Dr. Thompson Houston CMS Volume Rank | 48.36th Pct (2,276 CMS svcs; Z -0.408σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (TX Cardiology) |
| Fair Cash-Pay New-Patient Benchmark | $212.00 (CPT 99204 GPCI Benchmark) | CMS Geographic Practice Cost Index (Houston, TX) |
| Waiting-Room Wait Time & Cash Friendliness | $212.00 avg paid • 14 min lobby wait | 8 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.76/5 Listening • 4.53/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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