Dr. Dona Poulose, MD
7200 Cambridge St Ste 8a, Houston, TX 77030 • +1-670-555-2327
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 1996)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Houston Percentiles
NPI #1770902165 • CBSA 26420 • Rheumatology
Dr. Dona Poulose, MD (NPI #1770902165) practices Rheumatology in Houston, TX (77030) with sub-specialty concentration in 16 Active CMS HCPCS Codes, recording 1,132 annual CMS services across 238 distinct beneficiaries—placing this practice as a focused low-volume boutique caseload (0th Houston percentile) (-0.85σ vs TX state mean, 5th statewide percentile).
Granular CPT/HCPCS billing distribution at 7200 Cambridge St Ste 8a shows Dr. Dona Poulose's primary concentration in Autoimmune Arthritis & Biologic/DMARD Safety Evaluation (code 99214: 521x/yr, 12th local percentile) alongside Large Joint Synovial Arthrocentesis or Corticosteroid Injection (20610: 238x/yr, $97–$132).
Uninsured and high-deductible cash patients visiting Dr. Dona Poulose in Houston (77030) face an estimated $212.00 initial evaluation fee at 7200 Cambridge St Ste 8a (hybrid in-clinic and telehealth video consults; 22-minute average reception wait; bedside manner 4.88/5 from 4 verified reports).
Spanning 30 years of clinical practice following 1996 graduation from medical training, Dr. Dona Poulose integrates 16 Active CMS HCPCS Codes diagnostics for Houston metro patients.
Compared against Houston, TX Rheumatology peers
1,132 annual services across 238 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 | 521 | 12th | $122 – $167 |
| 20610 | Large Joint Synovial Arthrocentesis or Corticosteroid Injection | 238 | 12th | $97 – $132 |
| 96413 | Intravenous Biologic Infusion Therapy (First Hour) | 170 | 12th | $168 – $230 |
| 76881 | Complete Joint Synovitis High-Resolution Ultrasound | 113 | 12th | $127 – $174 |
| 99204 | New Patient Autoimmune & Rheumatology Diagnostic Workup | 91 | 12th | $168 – $230 |
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Dr. Dona Poulose, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Poulose National Provider Identifier | NPI #1770902165 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (77030) |
| Dr. Poulose Houston CMS Volume Rank | 0.00th Pct (1,132 CMS svcs; Z -0.846σ) | 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 • 22 min lobby wait | 4 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.88/5 Listening • 4.89/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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