Dr. Jose Velez, MD
4458 Medical DR Ste 205, San Antonio, TX 78229 • +1-409-555-3906
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 2013)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & San Antonio Percentiles
NPI #1578744538 • CBSA Regional • Nephrology
Anchored in San Antonio, TX 78229, Dr. Jose Velez, MD (NPI 1578744538) logged 2,687 annual procedures (mid-cohort balanced caseload (61.19th San Antonio percentile), 69.76th TX percentile, -0.01σ) with sub-specialty concentration in 34 Active CMS HCPCS Codes.
Fee-schedule auditing of NPI 1578744538 highlights 1094 annual claims for 99214 (61.19th San Antonio percentile; $138–$190 self-pay corridor) plus 501 encounters under 90960 and 410 under 99215.
Direct cash-pay transparency modeling sets Dr. Velez's baseline new-consult rate near $209.00 in San Antonio, TX (cash-pay accepted, in-person clinic visits only, 15-minute average reception wait).
Credentialed as an MD specialist with 13 years post-graduation experience since completing medical school at an LCME/COCA institution (2013), Dr. Velez coordinates 34 Active CMS HCPCS Codes workups from 4458 Medical DR Ste 205 (+1-409-555-3906).
Compared against San Antonio, TX Nephrology peers
2,687 annual services across 354 beneficiaries
Standard deviations from TX Nephrology mean utilization
Top Billed HCPCS/CPT Procedures & GPCI Self-Pay Cash Benchmarks
| HCPCS | Clinical Procedure Description | Annual Volume | Local Pct | Est. Cash Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99214 | Chronic Kidney Disease eGFR, uACR & Electrolyte Management | 1,094 | 61.19th | $138 – $190 |
| 90960 | Monthly Adult ESRD Renal Replacement Oversight | 501 | 60.19th | $277 – $379 |
| 99215 | High-Complexity Cardiorenal & Resistant Hypertension Visit | 410 | 62.19th | $202 – $277 |
| 99204 | New Patient Nephrology & Proteinuria Consultation | 273 | 65.19th | $190 – $261 |
| 96372 | Therapeutic Subcutaneous/Intramuscular Injection Administration (34 HCPCS billing breadth) | 408 | 61.19th | $120 – $174 |
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Dr. Jose Velez, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Velez National Provider Identifier | NPI #1578744538 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (78229) |
| Dr. Velez San Antonio CMS Volume Rank | 61.19th Pct (2,687 CMS svcs; Z -0.014σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (TX Nephrology) |
| Fair Cash-Pay New-Patient Benchmark | $209.00 (CPT 99204 GPCI Benchmark) | CMS Geographic Practice Cost Index (San Antonio, TX) |
| Waiting-Room Wait Time & Cash Friendliness | $209.00 avg paid • 15 min lobby wait | 9 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.55/5 Listening • 4.84/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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