Dr. Kara Choate, MD
2021 N Macarthur Blvd Ste 450, Irving, TX 75061 • +1-456-555-1438
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 2002)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Irving Percentiles
NPI #1033505995 • CBSA Regional • Urology
Operating out of Irving, TX (2021 N Macarthur Blvd Ste 450), Urology clinician Dr. Kara Choate, MD (accredited MD/DO training, 2002) maintains a focused low-volume boutique caseload (0th Irving percentile) (21.7th TX percentile; Z-score -0.24σ across 1,579 documented services) with sub-specialty concentration in 69 Active CMS HCPCS Codes.
Dr. Choate's longitudinal care intensity (7.2 billed units per patient across 218 individuals) centers on 99214 (568 annual units) and 51798 ($39–$54 cash range).
Self-pay new patient consultations with Dr. Choate (CPT 99204 GPCI-adjusted benchmark) estimate around $209.00 (community reported average: $209.00) with hybrid in-clinic and telehealth video consults, 18-minute average reception wait, and a 4.57/5 modern protocol openness score across 4 patient logs.
Clinical background for Dr. Choate (MD, NPI #1033505995) includes accredited doctoral training (2002, 24 yrs in practice) and virtual + in-office availability across TX.
Compared against Irving, TX Urology peers
1,579 annual services across 218 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 | 568 | 12th | $93 – $127 |
| 51798 | Ultrasound Measurement of Post-Void Residual Urine Capacity | 426 | 12th | $39 – $54 |
| 52000 | Diagnostic Cystourethroscopy Lower Urinary Tract Inspection | 268 | 12th | $190 – $261 |
| 51741 | Complex Electronic Uroflowmetry Stream Calibration | 189 | 12th | $53 – $72 |
| 99204 | New Patient Urologic & Prostate Diagnostic Consultation | 126 | 12th | $131 – $180 |
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Dr. Kara Choate, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Choate National Provider Identifier | NPI #1033505995 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (75061) |
| Dr. Choate Irving CMS Volume Rank | 0.00th Pct (1,579 CMS svcs; Z -0.237σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (TX Urology) |
| Fair Cash-Pay New-Patient Benchmark | $209.00 (CPT 99204 GPCI Benchmark) | CMS Geographic Practice Cost Index (Irving, TX) |
| Waiting-Room Wait Time & Cash Friendliness | $209.00 avg paid • 18 min lobby wait | 4 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.91/5 Listening • 4.57/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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