Dr. Dhiren Kumar, MD
1250 E Marshall St, Internal Medicine, Richmond, VA 23298 • +1-684-555-1521
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 1996)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Richmond Percentiles
NPI #1629162938 • CBSA Regional • Nephrology
Statistical peer benchmarking across VA Nephrology providers positions Dr. Dhiren Kumar, MD in Richmond at -0.61σ (36.84th city percentile / 19.28th state percentile, 302 Medicare beneficiaries), with clinical focus spanning 18 Active CMS HCPCS Codes.
Fee-schedule auditing of NPI 1629162938 highlights 509 annual claims for 99214 (36.84th Richmond percentile; $152–$209 self-pay corridor) plus 233 encounters under 90960 and 191 under 99215.
For out-of-network patients contacting +1-684-555-1521, Dr. Kumar's practice posts a $209.00 GPCI self-pay consult estimate ($209.00 patient-logged median, 4.90/5 composite reality score over 25 submissions).
Credentialed as an MD specialist with 30 years post-graduation experience since completing medical school at an LCME/COCA institution (1996), Dr. Kumar coordinates 18 Active CMS HCPCS Codes workups from 1250 E Marshall St, Internal Medicine (+1-684-555-1521).
Compared against Richmond, VA Nephrology peers
1,060 annual services across 302 beneficiaries
Standard deviations from VA 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 | 509 | 36.84th | $152 – $209 |
| 90960 | Monthly Adult ESRD Renal Replacement Oversight | 233 | 33.84th | $304 – $417 |
| 99215 | High-Complexity Cardiorenal & Resistant Hypertension Visit | 191 | 41.84th | $222 – $304 |
| 99204 | New Patient Nephrology & Proteinuria Consultation | 127 | 34.84th | $209 – $287 |
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Dr. Dhiren Kumar, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Kumar National Provider Identifier | NPI #1629162938 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (23298) |
| Dr. Kumar Richmond CMS Volume Rank | 36.84th Pct (1,060 CMS svcs; Z -0.606σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (VA Nephrology) |
| Fair Cash-Pay New-Patient Benchmark | $209.00 (CPT 99204 GPCI Benchmark) | CMS Geographic Practice Cost Index (Richmond, VA) |
| Waiting-Room Wait Time & Cash Friendliness | $209.00 avg paid • 13 min lobby wait | 25 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.81/5 Listening • 4.68/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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