Dr. Ruth Wintz, MD
6560 Fannin St Ste 1730, Houston, TX 77030 • +1-670-555-9263
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 1992)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Houston Percentiles
NPI #1891728168 • CBSA 26420 • Nephrology
CMS Medicare Part B utilization records credit Dr. Ruth Wintz (MD, NPI 1891728168) at 6560 Fannin St Ste 1730 in Houston with 4,625 annual clinical services (282 beneficiaries), corresponding to a +0.41σ regional deviation and upper-quartile active clinical volume (88.89th Houston percentile) with sub-specialty concentration in 26 Active CMS HCPCS Codes.
Dr. Wintz's longitudinal care intensity (16.4 billed units per patient across 282 individuals) centers on 99214 (2220 annual units) and 90960 ($223–$305 cash range).
At 6560 Fannin St Ste 1730 (77030), Dr. Ruth Wintz, MD accommodates direct self-pay scheduling (in-person clinic visits only) at ~$212.00 per new consult (4.55/5 bedside rating).
Patients evaluating Dr. Ruth Wintz in ZIP 77030 note 34 years of post-doctoral tenure (null, 1992) alongside 16.4 annual CMS procedures per patient.
Compared against Houston, TX Nephrology peers
4,625 annual services across 282 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 | 2,220 | 88.89th | $111 – $153 |
| 90960 | Monthly Adult ESRD Renal Replacement Oversight | 1,018 | 91.89th | $223 – $305 |
| 99215 | High-Complexity Cardiorenal & Resistant Hypertension Visit | 833 | 87.89th | $162 – $223 |
| 99204 | New Patient Nephrology & Proteinuria Consultation | 555 | 91.89th | $153 – $210 |
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Dr. Ruth Wintz, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Wintz National Provider Identifier | NPI #1891728168 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (77030) |
| Dr. Wintz Houston CMS Volume Rank | 88.89th Pct (4,625 CMS svcs; Z +0.409σ) | 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 • 12 min lobby wait | 6 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.55/5 Listening • 4.82/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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