Dr. Kathleen Mcdonald, MD
11914 Astoria Blvd, #360, Houston, TX 77089 • +1-550-555-1614
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 2013)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Houston Percentiles
NPI #1558344077 • CBSA 26420 • Otolaryngology
Within the Houston, TX (CBSA 26420) Otolaryngology cohort, Dr. Kathleen Mcdonald, MD with sub-specialty concentration in 46 Active CMS HCPCS Codes ranks at the 67.24th municipal percentile and 61.07th TX percentile (-0.18σ Z-score) based on 2,078 billed procedures for 395 patients.
Procedural volume for Dr. Mcdonald is led by HCPCS 99213 (Focused Ear, Nose, Sinus & Throat Examination — 601 annual services, $91–$125 GPCI cash estimate), followed by CPT 31231 (Diagnostic Rigid/Flexible Nasal & Sinus Endoscopy, 442/yr) and CPT 31575 (Flexible Fiberoptic Laryngoscopy Vocal Cord Inspection, 336/yr).
Self-pay new patient consultations with Dr. Mcdonald (CPT 99204 GPCI-adjusted benchmark) estimate around $212.00 (community reported average: $212.00) with in-person clinic visits only, 16-minute average reception wait, and a 4.85/5 modern protocol openness score across 6 patient logs.
NPI registry verification (#1558344077) confirms Dr. Kathleen Mcdonald's MD standing serving CBSA 26420 with a 4.79/5 patient scorecard.
Compared against Houston, TX Otolaryngology peers
2,078 annual services across 395 beneficiaries
Standard deviations from TX Otolaryngology mean utilization
Top Billed HCPCS/CPT Procedures & GPCI Self-Pay Cash Benchmarks
| HCPCS | Clinical Procedure Description | Annual Volume | Local Pct | Est. Cash Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99213 | Focused Ear, Nose, Sinus & Throat Examination | 601 | 67.24th | $91 – $125 |
| 31231 | Diagnostic Rigid/Flexible Nasal & Sinus Endoscopy | 442 | 68.24th | $183 – $251 |
| 31575 | Flexible Fiberoptic Laryngoscopy Vocal Cord Inspection | 336 | 72.24th | $134 – $183 |
| 92557 | Comprehensive Pure-Tone Audiometry & Speech Recognition | 230 | 70.24th | $64 – $88 |
| 69210 | Instrumented Impacted Cerumen Removal Under Microscopy | 159 | 68.24th | $57 – $79 |
| 96372 | Therapeutic Subcutaneous/Intramuscular Injection Administration (46 HCPCS billing breadth) | 309 | 67.24th | $103 – $149 |
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Dr. Kathleen Mcdonald, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Mcdonald National Provider Identifier | NPI #1558344077 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (77089) |
| Dr. Mcdonald Houston CMS Volume Rank | 67.24th Pct (2,078 CMS svcs; Z -0.185σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (TX Otolaryngology) |
| 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 | 6 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.73/5 Listening • 4.85/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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