Dr. Alfredo Sardinas, MD
427 W 20th St Ste 220, Houston, TX 77008 • +1-562-555-4105
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 2002)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Houston Percentiles
NPI #1164719100 • CBSA 26420 • Rheumatology
Within the Houston, TX (CBSA 26420) Rheumatology cohort, Dr. Alfredo Sardinas, MD with sub-specialty concentration in 21 Active CMS HCPCS Codes ranks at the 23.53th municipal percentile and 26.92th TX percentile (-0.71σ Z-score) based on 11,708 billed procedures for 86 patients.
Fee-schedule auditing of NPI 1164719100 highlights 5386 annual claims for 99214 (23.53th Houston percentile; $46–$63 self-pay corridor) plus 2459 encounters under 20610 and 1756 under 96413.
At 427 W 20th St Ste 220 (77008), Dr. Alfredo Sardinas, MD accommodates direct self-pay scheduling (hybrid in-clinic and telehealth video consults) at ~$212.00 per new consult (4.75/5 bedside rating).
From 427 W 20th St Ste 220 in Houston (+1-562-555-4105), Dr. Sardinas, MD (24-year clinical track record) delivers 21 Active CMS HCPCS Codes care.
Compared against Houston, TX Rheumatology peers
11,708 annual services across 86 beneficiaries
Standard deviations from TX Rheumatology mean utilization
Top Billed HCPCS/CPT Procedures & GPCI Self-Pay Cash Benchmarks
| HCPCS | Clinical Procedure Description | Annual Volume | Local Pct | Est. Cash Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99214 | Autoimmune Arthritis & Biologic/DMARD Safety Evaluation | 5,386 | 23.53th | $46 – $63 |
| 20610 | Large Joint Synovial Arthrocentesis or Corticosteroid Injection | 2,459 | 20.53th | $36 – $51 |
| 96413 | Intravenous Biologic Infusion Therapy (First Hour) | 1,756 | 22.53th | $63 – $86 |
| 76881 | Complete Joint Synovitis High-Resolution Ultrasound | 1,171 | 23.53th | $48 – $65 |
| 99204 | New Patient Autoimmune & Rheumatology Diagnostic Workup | 937 | 20.53th | $63 – $86 |
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Dr. Alfredo Sardinas, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Sardinas National Provider Identifier | NPI #1164719100 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (77008) |
| Dr. Sardinas Houston CMS Volume Rank | 23.53th Pct (11,708 CMS svcs; Z -0.714σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (TX Rheumatology) |
| 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 • 18 min lobby wait | 22 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.75/5 Listening • 4.93/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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