Dr. Ravikanth Papani, MD
18123 Upper Bay Rd Ste 400, Houston, TX 77058 • +1-608-555-3612
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 2007)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Houston Percentiles
NPI #1861771370 • CBSA 26420 • Pulmonary Disease
CMS Medicare Part B utilization records credit Dr. Ravikanth Papani (MD, NPI 1861771370) at 18123 Upper Bay Rd Ste 400 in Houston with 1,495 annual clinical services (307 beneficiaries), corresponding to a -0.26σ regional deviation and mid-cohort balanced caseload (44.87th Houston percentile) with sub-specialty concentration in 20 Active CMS HCPCS Codes.
Among 5 tracked CMS fee-schedule codes for Dr. Papani (averaging 4.9 services per beneficiary), 99214 (Established Pulmonary, Asthma & COPD Management) represents 41% of tracked volume (613 encounters), paired with 94060 (344x).
Self-pay new patient consultations with Dr. Papani (CPT 99204 GPCI-adjusted benchmark) estimate around $212.00 (community reported average: $212.00) with in-person clinic visits only, 9-minute average reception wait, and a 4.79/5 modern protocol openness score across 9 patient logs.
Credentialed as an MD specialist with 19 years post-graduation experience since completing medical school at an LCME/COCA institution (2007), Dr. Papani coordinates 20 Active CMS HCPCS Codes workups from 18123 Upper Bay Rd Ste 400 (+1-608-555-3612).
Compared against Houston, TX Pulmonary Disease peers
1,495 annual services across 307 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 | 613 | 44.87th | $146 – $200 |
| 94060 | Pre- & Post-Bronchodilator Spirometry Airflow Evaluation | 344 | 46.87th | $95 – $131 |
| 94729 | Alveolar Carbon Monoxide Diffusing Capacity (DLCO) | 254 | 44.87th | $86 – $118 |
| 95810 | Attended Sleep Apnea Polysomnography Interpretation | 164 | 45.87th | $267 – $366 |
| 99204 | Comprehensive New Patient Respiratory & Sleep Workup | 120 | 42.87th | $206 – $282 |
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Dr. Ravikanth Papani, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Papani National Provider Identifier | NPI #1861771370 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (77058) |
| Dr. Papani Houston CMS Volume Rank | 44.87th Pct (1,495 CMS svcs; Z -0.258σ) | 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 • 9 min lobby wait | 9 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.70/5 Listening • 4.79/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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