Dr. Tracy Katz, MD
550 Post Oak Blvd Ste 550, Houston, TX 77027 • +1-264-555-9991
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 2014)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Houston Percentiles
NPI #1578792776 • CBSA 26420 • Dermatology
Dr. Tracy Katz, MD (NPI #1578792776) practices Dermatology in Houston, TX (77027) with sub-specialty concentration in 25 Active CMS HCPCS Codes, recording 2,252 annual CMS services across 148 distinct beneficiaries—placing this practice as a mid-cohort balanced caseload (57th Houston percentile) (-0.46σ vs TX state mean, 36.1th statewide percentile).
Procedural volume for Dr. Katz is led by HCPCS 17000 (Cryotherapy Destruction of Premalignant Actinic Lesion — 766 annual services, $32–$47 GPCI cash estimate), followed by CPT 99213 (Focused Cutaneous & Dermoscopic Examination, 698/yr) and CPT 11102 (Tangential Diagnostic Skin Biopsy of Single Lesion, 428/yr).
Uninsured and high-deductible cash patients visiting Dr. Tracy Katz in Houston (77027) face an estimated $212.00 initial evaluation fee at 550 Post Oak Blvd Ste 550 (hybrid in-clinic and telehealth video consults; 12-minute average reception wait; bedside manner 4.64/5 from 4 verified reports).
Patients evaluating Dr. Tracy Katz in ZIP 77027 note 12 years of post-doctoral tenure (null, 2014) alongside 15.2 annual CMS procedures per patient.
Compared against Houston, TX Dermatology peers
2,252 annual services across 148 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 | 766 | 57th | $32 – $47 |
| 99213 | Focused Cutaneous & Dermoscopic Examination | 698 | 56th | $36 – $51 |
| 11102 | Tangential Diagnostic Skin Biopsy of Single Lesion | 428 | 58th | $48 – $65 |
| 11401 | Excision of Benign Cutaneous Lesion (0.6 to 1.0 cm) | 225 | 53th | $67 – $92 |
| 99203 | New Patient Full-Body Skin Cancer & Dermatology Evaluation | 135 | 62th | $52 – $71 |
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Dr. Tracy Katz, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Katz National Provider Identifier | NPI #1578792776 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (77027) |
| Dr. Katz Houston CMS Volume Rank | 57.00th Pct (2,252 CMS svcs; Z -0.455σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (TX Dermatology) |
| 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 • 12 min lobby wait | 4 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.64/5 Listening • 4.50/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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