Dr. Nicolas Palaskas, MD
1515 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 77030 • +1-670-555-3886
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 2014)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Houston Percentiles
NPI #1396037982 • CBSA 26420 • Cardiology
Statistical peer benchmarking across TX Cardiology providers positions Dr. Nicolas Palaskas, MD in Houston at -0.74σ (12.68th city percentile / 8.38th state percentile, 783 Medicare beneficiaries), with clinical focus spanning 31 Active CMS HCPCS Codes.
Granular CPT/HCPCS billing distribution at 1515 Holcombe Blvd shows Dr. Nicolas Palaskas's primary concentration in Established Cardiology Consultation & Hemodynamic Review (code 99214: 370x/yr, 12.68th local percentile) alongside 12-Lead Resting Electrocardiogram (ECG) w/ Interpretation (93000: 272x/yr, $42–$57).
Self-pay new patient consultations with Dr. Palaskas (CPT 99204 GPCI-adjusted benchmark) estimate around $212.00 (community reported average: $212.00) with hybrid in-clinic and telehealth video consults, 11-minute average reception wait, and a 4.55/5 modern protocol openness score across 7 patient logs.
From 1515 Holcombe Blvd in Houston (+1-670-555-3886), Dr. Palaskas, MD (12-year clinical track record) delivers 31 Active CMS HCPCS Codes care.
Compared against Houston, TX Cardiology peers
973 annual services across 783 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 | 370 | 12.68th | $107 – $146 |
| 93000 | 12-Lead Resting Electrocardiogram (ECG) w/ Interpretation | 272 | 12.68th | $42 – $57 |
| 93306 | Complete Transthoracic Echocardiography w/ Doppler & Color Flow | 175 | 16.68th | $200 – $274 |
| 93224 | 24-Hour Ambulatory ECG Rhythm Monitoring & Analysis | 97 | 12th | $125 – $172 |
| 99204 | Comprehensive New Patient Cardiovascular Risk Evaluation | 58 | 16.68th | $153 – $210 |
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Dr. Nicolas Palaskas, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Palaskas National Provider Identifier | NPI #1396037982 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (77030) |
| Dr. Palaskas Houston CMS Volume Rank | 12.68th Pct (973 CMS svcs; Z -0.740σ) | 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 • 11 min lobby wait | 7 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.88/5 Listening • 4.55/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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