Dr. Natarajan Bala, MD
444 Fm 1959 Rd, Ste A, Houston, TX 77034 • +1-882-555-1514
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 2014)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Houston Percentiles
NPI #1912990417 • CBSA 26420 • Gastroenterology
Operating out of Houston, TX (444 Fm 1959 Rd, Ste A), Gastroenterology clinician Dr. Natarajan Bala, MD (accredited MD/DO training, 2014) maintains a upper-quartile active clinical volume (75.29th Houston percentile) (74.57th TX percentile; Z-score -0.01σ across 3,281 documented services) with sub-specialty concentration in 28 Active CMS HCPCS Codes.
Medicare Part B line-item claims for Dr. Natarajan Bala (77034) place 99214 at the top of the practice ledger (1214 yearly units, 75.29th metro rank), rounded out by 45380 and 43239.
At 444 Fm 1959 Rd, Ste A (77034), Dr. Natarajan Bala, MD accommodates direct self-pay scheduling (hybrid in-clinic and telehealth video consults) at ~$212.00 per new consult (4.59/5 bedside rating).
From 444 Fm 1959 Rd, Ste A in Houston (+1-882-555-1514), Dr. Bala, MD (12-year clinical track record) delivers 28 Active CMS HCPCS Codes care.
Compared against Houston, TX Gastroenterology peers
3,281 annual services across 374 beneficiaries
Standard deviations from TX Gastroenterology 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 Gastroenterology, GERD & IBD Evaluation | 1,214 | 75.29th | $83 – $114 |
| 45380 | Diagnostic Colonoscopy w/ Mucosal Tissue Biopsy | 820 | 72.29th | $201 – $275 |
| 43239 | Upper GI Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) w/ Biopsy | 689 | 80.29th | $167 – $229 |
| 45385 | Colonoscopy w/ Snare Polypectomy Lesion Removal | 328 | 78.29th | $224 – $307 |
| 99204 | New Patient Digestive & Hepatology Consultation | 230 | 71.29th | $118 – $161 |
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Dr. Natarajan Bala, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Bala National Provider Identifier | NPI #1912990417 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (77034) |
| Dr. Bala Houston CMS Volume Rank | 75.29th Pct (3,281 CMS svcs; Z -0.013σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (TX Gastroenterology) |
| 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 • 15 min lobby wait | 13 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.59/5 Listening • 4.65/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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