Dr. Anand Saranathan, MD
7015 Almeda Rd, Houston, TX 77054 • +1-831-555-3778
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 2014)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Houston Percentiles
NPI #1760652119 • CBSA 26420 • Nephrology
Statistical peer benchmarking across TX Nephrology providers positions Dr. Anand Saranathan, MD in Houston at +1.41σ (96.58th city percentile / 97.16th state percentile, 302 Medicare beneficiaries), with clinical focus spanning 38 Active CMS HCPCS Codes.
Granular CPT/HCPCS billing distribution at 7015 Almeda Rd shows Dr. Anand Saranathan's primary concentration in Chronic Kidney Disease eGFR, uACR & Electrolyte Management (code 99214: 621x/yr, 96.58th local percentile) alongside Monthly Adult ESRD Renal Replacement Oversight (90960: 285x/yr, $117–$160).
For out-of-network patients contacting +1-831-555-3778, Dr. Saranathan's practice posts a $212.00 GPCI self-pay consult estimate ($212.00 patient-logged median, 4.61/5 composite reality score over 16 submissions).
NPI registry verification (#1760652119) confirms Dr. Anand Saranathan's MD standing serving CBSA 26420 with a 4.61/5 patient scorecard.
Top 10% Nephrology volume leader in Houston, TX
9,196 annual services across 302 beneficiaries
Standard deviations from TX Nephrology mean utilization
Top Billed HCPCS/CPT Procedures & GPCI Self-Pay Cash Benchmarks
| HCPCS | Clinical Procedure Description | Annual Volume | Local Pct | Est. Cash Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99214 | Chronic Kidney Disease eGFR, uACR & Electrolyte Management | 621 | 96.58th | $59 – $80 |
| 90960 | Monthly Adult ESRD Renal Replacement Oversight | 285 | 95.58th | $117 – $160 |
| 99215 | High-Complexity Cardiorenal & Resistant Hypertension Visit | 233 | 95.58th | $85 – $117 |
| 99204 | New Patient Nephrology & Proteinuria Consultation | 155 | 94.58th | $80 – $110 |
| 96372 | Therapeutic Subcutaneous/Intramuscular Injection Administration (38 HCPCS billing breadth) | 7,902 | 96.58th | $51 – $74 |
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Dr. Anand Saranathan, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Saranathan National Provider Identifier | NPI #1760652119 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (77054) |
| Dr. Saranathan Houston CMS Volume Rank | 96.58th Pct (9,196 CMS svcs; Z +1.407σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (TX Nephrology) |
| 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 • 16 min lobby wait | 16 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.92/5 Listening • 4.69/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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