Dr. Richard Kim, MD
1740 W 27th St, Suite 315, Houston, TX 77008 • +1-562-555-3576
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 1998)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Houston Percentiles
NPI #1356434765 • CBSA 26420 • Urology
Within the Houston, TX (CBSA 26420) Urology cohort, Dr. Richard Kim, MD with sub-specialty concentration in 77 Active CMS HCPCS Codes ranks at the 49.4th municipal percentile and 37.87th TX percentile (-0.20σ Z-score) based on 2,888 billed procedures for 423 patients.
Medicare Part B line-item claims for Dr. Richard Kim (77008) place 99214 at the top of the practice ledger (525 yearly units, 49.4th metro rank), rounded out by 51798 and 52000.
Uninsured and high-deductible cash patients visiting Dr. Richard Kim in Houston (77008) face an estimated $212.00 initial evaluation fee at 1740 W 27th St, Suite 315 (in-person clinic visits only; 13-minute average reception wait; bedside manner 4.67/5 from 9 verified reports).
Clinical background for Dr. Kim (MD, NPI #1356434765) includes accredited doctoral training (1998, 28 yrs in practice) and dedicated on-site consultations at 1740 W 27th St, Suite 315.
Compared against Houston, TX Urology peers
2,888 annual services across 423 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 | 525 | 49.4th | $83 – $114 |
| 51798 | Ultrasound Measurement of Post-Void Residual Urine Capacity | 394 | 50.4th | $35 – $50 |
| 52000 | Diagnostic Cystourethroscopy Lower Urinary Tract Inspection | 248 | 46.4th | $170 – $233 |
| 51741 | Complex Electronic Uroflowmetry Stream Calibration | 175 | 50.4th | $47 – $64 |
| 99204 | New Patient Urologic & Prostate Diagnostic Consultation | 117 | 48.4th | $117 – $161 |
| 96372 | Therapeutic Subcutaneous/Intramuscular Injection Administration (77 HCPCS billing breadth) | 1,429 | 49.4th | $75 – $109 |
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Dr. Richard Kim, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Kim National Provider Identifier | NPI #1356434765 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (77008) |
| Dr. Kim Houston CMS Volume Rank | 49.40th Pct (2,888 CMS svcs; Z -0.196σ) | 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 • 13 min lobby wait | 9 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.67/5 Listening • 4.84/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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