Dr. Katherine Dowdell, MD
1 Baylor Plz, Houston, TX 77030 • +1-670-555-8341
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 2000)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Houston Percentiles
NPI #1558893982 • CBSA 26420 • Emergency Medicine
Within the Houston, TX (CBSA 26420) Emergency Medicine cohort, Dr. Katherine Dowdell, MD with sub-specialty concentration in 44 Active CMS HCPCS Codes ranks at the 68.67th municipal percentile and 62.73th TX percentile (-0.09σ Z-score) based on 933 billed procedures for 601 patients.
Dr. Dowdell's longitudinal care intensity (1.6 billed units per patient across 601 individuals) centers on 99214 (420 annual units) and 99213 ($138–$190 cash range).
Uninsured and high-deductible cash patients visiting Dr. Katherine Dowdell in Houston (77030) face an estimated $212.00 initial evaluation fee at 1 Baylor Plz (hybrid in-clinic and telehealth video consults; 22-minute average reception wait; bedside manner 4.75/5 from 26 verified reports).
Clinical background for Dr. Dowdell (MD, NPI #1558893982) includes accredited doctoral training (2000, 26 yrs in practice) and virtual + in-office availability across TX.
Compared against Houston, TX Emergency Medicine peers
933 annual services across 601 beneficiaries
Standard deviations from TX Emergency Medicine mean utilization
Top Billed HCPCS/CPT Procedures & GPCI Self-Pay Cash Benchmarks
| HCPCS | Clinical Procedure Description | Annual Volume | Local Pct | Est. Cash Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99214 | Moderate-to-High Complexity Internal Medicine Follow-Up | 420 | 68.67th | $181 – $248 |
| 99213 | Established Preventive & Chronic Care Visit | 243 | 71.67th | $138 – $190 |
| 93000 | In-Office 12-Lead Resting Electrocardiogram | 121 | 66.67th | $66 – $90 |
| G0439 | Annual Preventive Wellness & Cardiometabolic Risk Assessment | 93 | 67.67th | $212 – $291 |
| 99204 | Comprehensive New Patient Internal Medicine Diagnostic Visit | 56 | 72.67th | $252 – $345 |
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Dr. Katherine Dowdell, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Dowdell National Provider Identifier | NPI #1558893982 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (77030) |
| Dr. Dowdell Houston CMS Volume Rank | 68.67th Pct (933 CMS svcs; Z -0.087σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (TX Emergency Medicine) |
| 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 • 22 min lobby wait | 26 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.75/5 Listening • 4.92/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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