Dr. Paul Smith, MD
915 Gessner Rd Ste 720, Houston, TX 77024 • +1-302-555-6895
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 2005)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Houston Percentiles
NPI #1659530434 • CBSA 26420 • Urology
Dr. Paul Smith, MD (NPI #1659530434) practices Urology in Houston, TX (77024) with sub-specialty concentration in 83 Active CMS HCPCS Codes, recording 4,329 annual CMS services across 847 distinct beneficiaries—placing this practice as a mid-cohort balanced caseload (60.24th Houston percentile) (-0.15σ vs TX state mean, 50.89th statewide percentile).
Dr. Smith's longitudinal care intensity (5.1 billed units per patient across 847 individuals) centers on 99214 (1213 annual units) and 51798 ($46–$63 cash range).
At 915 Gessner Rd Ste 720 (77024), Dr. Paul Smith, MD accommodates direct self-pay scheduling (hybrid in-clinic and telehealth video consults) at ~$212.00 per new consult (4.86/5 bedside rating).
NPI registry verification (#1659530434) confirms Dr. Paul Smith's MD standing serving CBSA 26420 with a 4.89/5 patient scorecard.
Compared against Houston, TX Urology peers
4,329 annual services across 847 beneficiaries
Standard deviations from TX Urology 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 Urologic, BPH & Androgen Evaluation | 1,213 | 60.24th | $110 – $151 |
| 51798 | Ultrasound Measurement of Post-Void Residual Urine Capacity | 910 | 60.24th | $46 – $63 |
| 52000 | Diagnostic Cystourethroscopy Lower Urinary Tract Inspection | 573 | 57.24th | $225 – $308 |
| 51741 | Complex Electronic Uroflowmetry Stream Calibration | 404 | 60.24th | $62 – $85 |
| 99204 | New Patient Urologic & Prostate Diagnostic Consultation | 270 | 58.24th | $155 – $212 |
| 96372 | Therapeutic Subcutaneous/Intramuscular Injection Administration (83 HCPCS billing breadth) | 960 | 60.24th | $99 – $144 |
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Dr. Paul Smith, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Smith National Provider Identifier | NPI #1659530434 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (77024) |
| Dr. Smith Houston CMS Volume Rank | 60.24th Pct (4,329 CMS svcs; Z -0.150σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (TX Urology) |
| 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 • 10 min lobby wait | 16 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.86/5 Listening • 4.58/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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