Dr. Ather Khokhar, MD
1140 Westmont DR, Ste. 320, Houston, TX 77015 • +1-239-555-1552
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 2011)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Houston Percentiles
NPI #1760487912 • CBSA 26420 • Nephrology
Anchored in Houston, TX 77015, Dr. Ather Khokhar, MD (NPI 1760487912) logged 735 annual procedures (focused low-volume boutique caseload (7.69th Houston percentile), 5.24th TX percentile, -0.44σ) with sub-specialty concentration in 16 Active CMS HCPCS Codes.
Among 4 tracked CMS fee-schedule codes for Dr. Khokhar (averaging 4.6 services per beneficiary), 99214 (Chronic Kidney Disease eGFR, uACR & Electrolyte Management) represents 48% of tracked volume (353 encounters), paired with 90960 (162x).
Uninsured and high-deductible cash patients visiting Dr. Ather Khokhar in Houston (77015) face an estimated $212.00 initial evaluation fee at 1140 Westmont DR, Ste. 320 (hybrid in-clinic and telehealth video consults; 16-minute average reception wait; bedside manner 4.71/5 from 16 verified reports).
Clinical background for Dr. Khokhar (MD, NPI #1760487912) includes accredited doctoral training (2011, 15 yrs in practice) and virtual + in-office availability across TX.
Compared against Houston, TX Nephrology peers
735 annual services across 159 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 | 353 | 12th | $184 – $252 |
| 90960 | Monthly Adult ESRD Renal Replacement Oversight | 162 | 12th | $367 – $503 |
| 99215 | High-Complexity Cardiorenal & Resistant Hypertension Visit | 132 | 12th | $268 – $367 |
| 99204 | New Patient Nephrology & Proteinuria Consultation | 88 | 12th | $252 – $346 |
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Dr. Ather Khokhar, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Khokhar National Provider Identifier | NPI #1760487912 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (77015) |
| Dr. Khokhar Houston CMS Volume Rank | 7.69th Pct (735 CMS svcs; Z -0.441σ) | 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 | 4.71/5 Listening • 4.42/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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