Dr. Dorothy Nicholson, MD
101 S Whiting St, Suite 105, Alexandria, VA 22304 • +1-573-555-1131
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 1996)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Alexandria Percentiles
NPI #1033298138 • CBSA Regional • Rheumatology
Within the Alexandria, VA (CBSA local) Rheumatology cohort, Dr. Dorothy Nicholson, MD with sub-specialty concentration in 32 Active CMS HCPCS Codes ranks at the 75th municipal percentile and 57.45th VA percentile (-0.31σ Z-score) based on 38,444 billed procedures for 386 patients.
Procedural volume for Dr. Nicholson is led by HCPCS 99214 (Autoimmune Arthritis & Biologic/DMARD Safety Evaluation — 943 annual services, $45–$62 GPCI cash estimate), followed by CPT 20610 (Large Joint Synovial Arthrocentesis or Corticosteroid Injection, 431/yr) and CPT 96413 (Intravenous Biologic Infusion Therapy (First Hour), 308/yr).
At 101 S Whiting St, Suite 105 (22304), Dr. Dorothy Nicholson, MD accommodates direct self-pay scheduling (hybrid in-clinic and telehealth video consults) at ~$209.00 per new consult (4.95/5 bedside rating).
From 101 S Whiting St, Suite 105 in Alexandria (+1-573-555-1131), Dr. Nicholson, MD (30-year clinical track record) delivers 32 Active CMS HCPCS Codes care.
Compared against Alexandria, VA Rheumatology peers
38,444 annual services across 386 beneficiaries
Standard deviations from VA Rheumatology mean utilization
Top Billed HCPCS/CPT Procedures & GPCI Self-Pay Cash Benchmarks
| HCPCS | Clinical Procedure Description | Annual Volume | Local Pct | Est. Cash Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99214 | Autoimmune Arthritis & Biologic/DMARD Safety Evaluation | 943 | 75th | $45 – $62 |
| 20610 | Large Joint Synovial Arthrocentesis or Corticosteroid Injection | 431 | 78th | $36 – $51 |
| 96413 | Intravenous Biologic Infusion Therapy (First Hour) | 308 | 74th | $62 – $85 |
| 76881 | Complete Joint Synovitis High-Resolution Ultrasound | 205 | 79th | $47 – $65 |
| 99204 | New Patient Autoimmune & Rheumatology Diagnostic Workup | 164 | 70th | $62 – $85 |
| 96372 | Therapeutic Subcutaneous/Intramuscular Injection Administration (32 HCPCS billing breadth) | 36,394 | 75th | $45 – $65 |
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Dr. Dorothy Nicholson, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Nicholson National Provider Identifier | NPI #1033298138 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (22304) |
| Dr. Nicholson Alexandria CMS Volume Rank | 75.00th Pct (38,444 CMS svcs; Z -0.312σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (VA Rheumatology) |
| Fair Cash-Pay New-Patient Benchmark | $209.00 (CPT 99204 GPCI Benchmark) | CMS Geographic Practice Cost Index (Alexandria, VA) |
| Waiting-Room Wait Time & Cash Friendliness | $209.00 avg paid • 12 min lobby wait | 16 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.95/5 Listening • 4.74/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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