Dr. Michael Underbrink, MD
915 Gessner Rd Ste 280, Houston, TX 77024 • +1-302-555-3573
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 2011)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Houston Percentiles
NPI #1609951383 • CBSA 26420 • Otolaryngology
Statistical peer benchmarking across TX Otolaryngology providers positions Dr. Michael Underbrink, MD in Houston at -0.39σ (43.1th city percentile / 40.15th state percentile, 313 Medicare beneficiaries), with clinical focus spanning 55 Active CMS HCPCS Codes.
Medicare Part B line-item claims for Dr. Michael Underbrink (77024) place 99213 at the top of the practice ledger (459 yearly units, 43.1th metro rank), rounded out by 31231 and 31575.
For out-of-network patients contacting +1-302-555-3573, Dr. Underbrink's practice posts a $212.00 GPCI self-pay consult estimate ($212.00 patient-logged median, 4.76/5 composite reality score over 7 submissions).
NPI registry verification (#1609951383) confirms Dr. Michael Underbrink's MD standing serving CBSA 26420 with a 4.76/5 patient scorecard.
Compared against Houston, TX Otolaryngology peers
1,350 annual services across 313 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 | 459 | 43.1th | $118 – $161 |
| 31231 | Diagnostic Rigid/Flexible Nasal & Sinus Endoscopy | 338 | 43.1th | $237 – $324 |
| 31575 | Flexible Fiberoptic Laryngoscopy Vocal Cord Inspection | 257 | 42.1th | $173 – $237 |
| 92557 | Comprehensive Pure-Tone Audiometry & Speech Recognition | 176 | 48.1th | $83 – $114 |
| 69210 | Instrumented Impacted Cerumen Removal Under Microscopy | 122 | 48.1th | $74 – $102 |
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Dr. Michael Underbrink, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Underbrink National Provider Identifier | NPI #1609951383 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (77024) |
| Dr. Underbrink Houston CMS Volume Rank | 43.10th Pct (1,350 CMS svcs; Z -0.392σ) | 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 • 15 min lobby wait | 7 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.64/5 Listening • 4.80/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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