Dr. Russell Brink, DO
7777 Southwest Fwy, 304, Houston, TX 77074 • +1-866-555-3001
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 1992)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Houston Percentiles
NPI #1780978171 • CBSA 26420 • Nephrology
Anchored in Houston, TX 77074, Dr. Russell Brink, DO (NPI 1780978171) logged 1,607 annual procedures (mid-cohort balanced caseload (56.41th Houston percentile), 41.17th TX percentile, -0.25σ) with sub-specialty concentration in 25 Active CMS HCPCS Codes.
Fee-schedule auditing of NPI 1780978171 highlights 771 annual claims for 99214 (56.41th Houston percentile; $186–$254 self-pay corridor) plus 354 encounters under 90960 and 289 under 99215.
Uninsured and high-deductible cash patients visiting Dr. Russell Brink in Houston (77074) face an estimated $212.00 initial evaluation fee at 7777 Southwest Fwy, 304 (in-person clinic visits only; 21-minute average reception wait; bedside manner 4.77/5 from 15 verified reports).
Credentialed as an DO specialist with 34 years post-graduation experience since completing medical school at an LCME/COCA institution (1992), Dr. Brink coordinates 25 Active CMS HCPCS Codes workups from 7777 Southwest Fwy, 304 (+1-866-555-3001).
Compared against Houston, TX Nephrology peers
1,607 annual services across 321 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 | 771 | 56.41th | $186 – $254 |
| 90960 | Monthly Adult ESRD Renal Replacement Oversight | 354 | 56.41th | $371 – $509 |
| 99215 | High-Complexity Cardiorenal & Resistant Hypertension Visit | 289 | 54.41th | $271 – $371 |
| 99204 | New Patient Nephrology & Proteinuria Consultation | 193 | 60.41th | $255 – $350 |
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Dr. Russell Brink, DO Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Brink National Provider Identifier | NPI #1780978171 (DO) | CMS NPPES Registry (77074) |
| Dr. Brink Houston CMS Volume Rank | 56.41th Pct (1,607 CMS svcs; Z -0.250σ) | 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 • 21 min lobby wait | 15 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.77/5 Listening • 4.75/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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