Dr. Philip Blum, MD
915 Gessner Rd Ste 750, Houston, TX 77024 • +1-302-555-7860
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 2007)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Houston Percentiles
NPI #1568444115 • CBSA 26420 • Neurology
Within the Houston, TX (CBSA 26420) Neurology cohort, Dr. Philip Blum, MD with sub-specialty concentration in 49 Active CMS HCPCS Codes ranks at the 98.08th municipal percentile and 99.24th TX percentile (+6.88σ Z-score) based on 247,908 billed procedures for 620 patients.
Dr. Blum's longitudinal care intensity (399.9 billed units per patient across 620 individuals) centers on 99214 (1394 annual units) and 95910 ($75–$102 cash range).
Uninsured and high-deductible cash patients visiting Dr. Philip Blum in Houston (77024) face an estimated $212.00 initial evaluation fee at 915 Gessner Rd Ste 750 (in-person clinic visits only; 22-minute average reception wait; bedside manner 4.84/5 from 24 verified reports).
From 915 Gessner Rd Ste 750 in Houston (+1-302-555-7860), Dr. Blum, MD (19-year clinical track record) delivers 49 Active CMS HCPCS Codes care.
Top 10% Neurology volume leader in Houston, TX
247,908 annual services across 620 beneficiaries
Standard deviations from TX Neurology 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 Neurologic, Migraine & Movement Evaluation | 1,394 | 98.08th | $45 – $62 |
| 95910 | 7–8 Nerve Conduction Electrodiagnostic Neuropathy Study | 664 | 93.08th | $75 – $102 |
| 95819 | Awake & Drowsy Electroencephalogram (EEG) Recording | 531 | 94.08th | $67 – $92 |
| 64615 | Chemodenervation of Cranial/Cervical Muscles for Chronic Migraine | 398 | 99.5th | $71 – $97 |
| 99204 | Comprehensive New Patient Neurologic Examination | 332 | 99.5th | $63 – $86 |
| 96372 | Therapeutic Subcutaneous/Intramuscular Injection Administration (49 HCPCS billing breadth) | 244,589 | 98.08th | $45 – $65 |
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Dr. Philip Blum, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Blum National Provider Identifier | NPI #1568444115 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (77024) |
| Dr. Blum Houston CMS Volume Rank | 98.08th Pct (247,908 CMS svcs; Z +6.877σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (TX Neurology) |
| 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 • 22 min lobby wait | 24 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.84/5 Listening • 4.57/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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