Dr. Dileep Puppala, MD
13219 Dotson Rd Ste 210, Houston, TX 77070 • +1-417-555-6951
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 2018)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Houston Percentiles
NPI #1215989900 • CBSA 26420 • Pulmonary Disease
Operating out of Houston, TX (13219 Dotson Rd Ste 210), Pulmonary Disease clinician Dr. Dileep Puppala, MD (accredited MD/DO training, 2018) maintains a top-decile high-throughput specialist (98.72th percentile in Houston) (99.77th TX percentile; Z-score +11.88σ across 58,231 documented services) with sub-specialty concentration in 45 Active CMS HCPCS Codes.
Procedural volume for Dr. Puppala is led by HCPCS 99214 (Established Pulmonary, Asthma & COPD Management — 1644 annual services, $44–$60 GPCI cash estimate), followed by CPT 94060 (Pre- & Post-Bronchodilator Spirometry Airflow Evaluation, 922/yr) and CPT 94729 (Alveolar Carbon Monoxide Diffusing Capacity (DLCO), 682/yr).
For out-of-network patients contacting +1-417-555-6951, Dr. Puppala's practice posts a $212.00 GPCI self-pay consult estimate ($212.00 patient-logged median, 4.83/5 composite reality score over 26 submissions).
Clinical background for Dr. Puppala (MD, NPI #1215989900) includes accredited doctoral training (2018, 8 yrs in practice) and virtual + in-office availability across TX.
Top 10% Pulmonary Disease volume leader in Houston, TX
58,231 annual services across 909 beneficiaries
Standard deviations from TX Pulmonary Disease 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 Pulmonary, Asthma & COPD Management | 1,644 | 98.72th | $44 – $60 |
| 94060 | Pre- & Post-Bronchodilator Spirometry Airflow Evaluation | 922 | 93.72th | $29 – $44 |
| 94729 | Alveolar Carbon Monoxide Diffusing Capacity (DLCO) | 682 | 95.72th | $26 – $41 |
| 95810 | Attended Sleep Apnea Polysomnography Interpretation | 441 | 94.72th | $80 – $110 |
| 99204 | Comprehensive New Patient Respiratory & Sleep Workup | 321 | 97.72th | $62 – $85 |
| 96372 | Therapeutic Subcutaneous/Intramuscular Injection Administration (45 HCPCS billing breadth) | 54,222 | 98.72th | $45 – $65 |
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Dr. Dileep Puppala, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Puppala National Provider Identifier | NPI #1215989900 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (77070) |
| Dr. Puppala Houston CMS Volume Rank | 98.72th Pct (58,231 CMS svcs; Z +11.885σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (TX Pulmonary Disease) |
| 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 • 20 min lobby wait | 26 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.87/5 Listening • 4.55/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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