Dr. Edward Contreras, MD
364 Richland West Cir, Suite A, Waco, TX 76712 • +1-737-555-2351
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 2009)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Waco Percentiles
NPI #1609826445 • CBSA Regional • Gastroenterology
Within the Waco, TX (CBSA local) Gastroenterology cohort, Dr. Edward Contreras, MD with sub-specialty concentration in 45 Active CMS HCPCS Codes ranks at the 66.67th municipal percentile and 24.74th TX percentile (-0.30σ Z-score) based on 854 billed procedures for 461 patients.
Granular CPT/HCPCS billing distribution at 364 Richland West Cir, Suite A shows Dr. Edward Contreras's primary concentration in Established Gastroenterology, GERD & IBD Evaluation (code 99214: 316x/yr, 66.67th local percentile) alongside Diagnostic Colonoscopy w/ Mucosal Tissue Biopsy (45380: 214x/yr, $474–$650).
Direct cash-pay transparency modeling sets Dr. Contreras's baseline new-consult rate near $209.00 in Waco, TX (cash-pay accepted, hybrid in-clinic and telehealth video consults, 19-minute average reception wait).
Spanning 17 years of clinical practice following 2009 graduation from medical training, Dr. Edward Contreras integrates 45 Active CMS HCPCS Codes diagnostics for Waco metro patients.
Compared against Waco, TX Gastroenterology peers
854 annual services across 461 beneficiaries
Standard deviations from TX Gastroenterology 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 Gastroenterology, GERD & IBD Evaluation | 316 | 66.67th | $197 – $270 |
| 45380 | Diagnostic Colonoscopy w/ Mucosal Tissue Biopsy | 214 | 67.67th | $474 – $650 |
| 43239 | Upper GI Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) w/ Biopsy | 179 | 68.67th | $394 – $540 |
| 45385 | Colonoscopy w/ Snare Polypectomy Lesion Removal | 85 | 69.67th | $528 – $724 |
| 99204 | New Patient Digestive & Hepatology Consultation | 60 | 62.67th | $277 – $380 |
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Dr. Edward Contreras, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Contreras National Provider Identifier | NPI #1609826445 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (76712) |
| Dr. Contreras Waco CMS Volume Rank | 66.67th Pct (854 CMS svcs; Z -0.302σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (TX Gastroenterology) |
| Fair Cash-Pay New-Patient Benchmark | $209.00 (CPT 99204 GPCI Benchmark) | CMS Geographic Practice Cost Index (Waco, TX) |
| Waiting-Room Wait Time & Cash Friendliness | $209.00 avg paid • 19 min lobby wait | 23 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.75/5 Listening • 4.75/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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