Dr. Michael Degaetano, DO
5620 Lone Star Pkwy # 2, San Antonio, TX 78253 • +1-377-555-6795
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 2000)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & San Antonio Percentiles
NPI #1881660454 • CBSA Regional • Nephrology
Anchored in San Antonio, TX 78253, Dr. Michael Degaetano, DO (NPI 1881660454) logged 4,241 annual procedures (upper-quartile active clinical volume (89.55th San Antonio percentile), 87.57th TX percentile, +0.33σ) with sub-specialty concentration in 32 Active CMS HCPCS Codes.
Fee-schedule auditing of NPI 1881660454 highlights 1850 annual claims for 99214 (89.55th San Antonio percentile; $144–$198 self-pay corridor) plus 848 encounters under 90960 and 694 under 99215.
At 5620 Lone Star Pkwy # 2 (78253), Dr. Michael Degaetano, DO accommodates direct self-pay scheduling (hybrid in-clinic and telehealth video consults) at ~$209.00 per new consult (4.70/5 bedside rating).
NPI registry verification (#1881660454) confirms Dr. Michael Degaetano's DO standing serving CBSA 78253 with a 4.85/5 patient scorecard.
Compared against San Antonio, TX Nephrology peers
4,241 annual services across 514 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 | 1,850 | 89.55th | $144 – $198 |
| 90960 | Monthly Adult ESRD Renal Replacement Oversight | 848 | 91.55th | $288 – $395 |
| 99215 | High-Complexity Cardiorenal & Resistant Hypertension Visit | 694 | 92.55th | $210 – $288 |
| 99204 | New Patient Nephrology & Proteinuria Consultation | 462 | 84.55th | $198 – $272 |
| 96372 | Therapeutic Subcutaneous/Intramuscular Injection Administration (32 HCPCS billing breadth) | 387 | 89.55th | $125 – $181 |
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Dr. Michael Degaetano, DO Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Degaetano National Provider Identifier | NPI #1881660454 (DO) | CMS NPPES Registry (78253) |
| Dr. Degaetano San Antonio CMS Volume Rank | 89.55th Pct (4,241 CMS svcs; Z +0.325σ) | 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 • 22 min lobby wait | 8 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.70/5 Listening • 4.52/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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