Dr. Periyanan Vaduganathan, MD
11914 Astoria Blvd, Ste 100, Houston, TX 77089 • +1-550-555-7958
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 2009)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Houston Percentiles
NPI #1518962588 • CBSA 26420 • Cardiology
CMS Medicare Part B utilization records credit Dr. Periyanan Vaduganathan (MD, NPI 1518962588) at 11914 Astoria Blvd, Ste 100 in Houston with 4,251 annual clinical services (397 beneficiaries), corresponding to a +0.10σ regional deviation and upper-quartile active clinical volume (78.4th Houston percentile) with sub-specialty concentration in 42 Active CMS HCPCS Codes.
Dr. Vaduganathan's longitudinal care intensity (10.7 billed units per patient across 397 individuals) centers on 99214 (1615 annual units) and 93000 ($60–$82 cash range).
At 11914 Astoria Blvd, Ste 100 (77089), Dr. Periyanan Vaduganathan, MD accommodates direct self-pay scheduling (hybrid in-clinic and telehealth video consults) at ~$212.00 per new consult (4.68/5 bedside rating).
Patients evaluating Dr. Periyanan Vaduganathan in ZIP 77089 note 17 years of post-doctoral tenure (null, 2009) alongside 10.7 annual CMS procedures per patient.
Compared against Houston, TX Cardiology peers
4,251 annual services across 397 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 | 1,615 | 78.4th | $154 – $211 |
| 93000 | 12-Lead Resting Electrocardiogram (ECG) w/ Interpretation | 1,190 | 75.4th | $60 – $82 |
| 93306 | Complete Transthoracic Echocardiography w/ Doppler & Color Flow | 765 | 80.4th | $288 – $394 |
| 93224 | 24-Hour Ambulatory ECG Rhythm Monitoring & Analysis | 425 | 73.4th | $181 – $247 |
| 99204 | Comprehensive New Patient Cardiovascular Risk Evaluation | 255 | 74.4th | $221 – $302 |
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Dr. Periyanan Vaduganathan, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Vaduganathan National Provider Identifier | NPI #1518962588 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (77089) |
| Dr. Vaduganathan Houston CMS Volume Rank | 78.40th Pct (4,251 CMS svcs; Z +0.095σ) | 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 • 18 min lobby wait | 14 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.68/5 Listening • 4.54/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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