Dr. Kodlipet Dharmashankar, MD
6807 Emmett F Lowry Expy, Suite 108, Texas City, TX 77591 • +1-477-555-9569
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 2018)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Texas City Percentiles
NPI #1154405116 • CBSA Regional • Cardiology
Operating out of Texas City, TX (6807 Emmett F Lowry Expy, Suite 108), Cardiology clinician Dr. Kodlipet Dharmashankar, MD (accredited MD/DO training, 2018) maintains a focused low-volume boutique caseload (0th Texas City percentile) (55.62th TX percentile; Z-score -0.19σ across 3,149 documented services) with sub-specialty concentration in 71 Active CMS HCPCS Codes.
Procedural volume for Dr. Dharmashankar is led by HCPCS 99214 (Established Cardiology Consultation & Hemodynamic Review — 1197 annual services, $150–$205 GPCI cash estimate), followed by CPT 93000 (12-Lead Resting Electrocardiogram (ECG) w/ Interpretation, 882/yr) and CPT 93306 (Complete Transthoracic Echocardiography w/ Doppler & Color Flow, 567/yr).
For out-of-network patients contacting +1-477-555-9569, Dr. Dharmashankar's practice posts a $209.00 GPCI self-pay consult estimate ($209.00 patient-logged median, 4.71/5 composite reality score over 14 submissions).
NPI registry verification (#1154405116) confirms Dr. Kodlipet Dharmashankar's MD standing serving CBSA 77591 with a 4.71/5 patient scorecard.
Compared against Texas City, TX Cardiology peers
3,149 annual services across 648 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 | 1,197 | 12th | $150 – $205 |
| 93000 | 12-Lead Resting Electrocardiogram (ECG) w/ Interpretation | 882 | 12th | $59 – $80 |
| 93306 | Complete Transthoracic Echocardiography w/ Doppler & Color Flow | 567 | 12th | $280 – $383 |
| 93224 | 24-Hour Ambulatory ECG Rhythm Monitoring & Analysis | 315 | 12th | $176 – $241 |
| 99204 | Comprehensive New Patient Cardiovascular Risk Evaluation | 189 | 12th | $215 – $294 |
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Dr. Kodlipet Dharmashankar, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Dharmashankar National Provider Identifier | NPI #1154405116 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (77591) |
| Dr. Dharmashankar Texas City CMS Volume Rank | 0.00th Pct (3,149 CMS svcs; Z -0.186σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (TX Cardiology) |
| Fair Cash-Pay New-Patient Benchmark | $209.00 (CPT 99204 GPCI Benchmark) | CMS Geographic Practice Cost Index (Texas City, TX) |
| Waiting-Room Wait Time & Cash Friendliness | $209.00 avg paid • 10 min lobby wait | 14 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.95/5 Listening • 4.67/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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