Dr. Paul Walter, MD
3514 21st St, Lubbock, TX 79410 • +1-404-555-7230
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 1999)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Lubbock Percentiles
NPI #1629031307 • CBSA Regional • Cardiology
Dr. Paul Walter, MD (NPI #1629031307) practices Cardiology in Lubbock, TX (79410) with sub-specialty concentration in 69 Active CMS HCPCS Codes, recording 3,611 annual CMS services across 819 distinct beneficiaries—placing this practice as a mid-cohort balanced caseload (44.44th Lubbock percentile) (-0.07σ vs TX state mean, 62.34th statewide percentile).
Medicare Part B line-item claims for Dr. Paul Walter (79410) place 99214 at the top of the practice ledger (1316 yearly units, 44.44th metro rank), rounded out by 93000 and 93306.
At 3514 21st St (79410), Dr. Paul Walter, MD accommodates direct self-pay scheduling (hybrid in-clinic and telehealth video consults) at ~$209.00 per new consult (4.55/5 bedside rating).
NPI registry verification (#1629031307) confirms Dr. Paul Walter's MD standing serving CBSA 79410 with a 4.73/5 patient scorecard.
Compared against Lubbock, TX Cardiology peers
3,611 annual services across 819 beneficiaries
Standard deviations from TX Cardiology 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 Cardiology Consultation & Hemodynamic Review | 1,316 | 44.44th | $129 – $177 |
| 93000 | 12-Lead Resting Electrocardiogram (ECG) w/ Interpretation | 970 | 42.44th | $51 – $69 |
| 93306 | Complete Transthoracic Echocardiography w/ Doppler & Color Flow | 623 | 49.44th | $242 – $331 |
| 93224 | 24-Hour Ambulatory ECG Rhythm Monitoring & Analysis | 346 | 41.44th | $152 – $208 |
| 99204 | Comprehensive New Patient Cardiovascular Risk Evaluation | 208 | 48.44th | $186 – $254 |
| 96372 | Therapeutic Subcutaneous/Intramuscular Injection Administration (69 HCPCS billing breadth) | 148 | 44.44th | $117 – $170 |
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Dr. Paul Walter, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Walter National Provider Identifier | NPI #1629031307 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (79410) |
| Dr. Walter Lubbock CMS Volume Rank | 44.44th Pct (3,611 CMS svcs; Z -0.068σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (TX Cardiology) |
| Fair Cash-Pay New-Patient Benchmark | $209.00 (CPT 99204 GPCI Benchmark) | CMS Geographic Practice Cost Index (Lubbock, TX) |
| Waiting-Room Wait Time & Cash Friendliness | $209.00 avg paid • 10 min lobby wait | 4 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.55/5 Listening • 4.87/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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