Dr. Stephen Kates, MD
1250 E Marshall St, Orthopaedic Surgery, Richmond, VA 23298 • +1-684-555-5314
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 2008)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Richmond Percentiles
NPI #1013985886 • CBSA Regional • Orthopedic Surgery
Operating out of Richmond, VA (1250 E Marshall St, Orthopaedic Surgery), Orthopedic Surgery clinician Dr. Stephen Kates, MD (accredited MD/DO training, 2008) maintains a focused low-volume boutique caseload (0th Richmond percentile) (2.67th VA percentile; Z-score -0.75σ across 702 documented services) with sub-specialty concentration in 22 Active CMS HCPCS Codes.
Dr. Kates's longitudinal care intensity (6.1 billed units per patient across 115 individuals) centers on 99213 (253 annual units) and 20610 ($122–$168 cash range).
Uninsured and high-deductible cash patients visiting Dr. Stephen Kates in Richmond (23298) face an estimated $209.00 initial evaluation fee at 1250 E Marshall St, Orthopaedic Surgery (hybrid in-clinic and telehealth video consults; 15-minute average reception wait; bedside manner 4.64/5 from 7 verified reports).
NPI registry verification (#1013985886) confirms Dr. Stephen Kates's MD standing serving CBSA 23298 with a 4.84/5 patient scorecard.
Compared against Richmond, VA Orthopedic Surgery peers
702 annual services across 115 beneficiaries
Standard deviations from VA Orthopedic Surgery mean utilization
Top Billed HCPCS/CPT Procedures & GPCI Self-Pay Cash Benchmarks
| HCPCS | Clinical Procedure Description | Annual Volume | Local Pct | Est. Cash Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99213 | Focused Orthopedic Joint & Spine Mobility Evaluation | 253 | 12th | $115 – $157 |
| 20610 | Major Joint (Knee/Shoulder/Hip) Aspiration or Injection | 190 | 12th | $122 – $168 |
| 73562 | Radiologic Weight-Bearing 3-View Knee Examination | 133 | 12th | $69 – $94 |
| 99203 | New Patient Musculoskeletal Injury & Surgical Triage | 77 | 12th | $165 – $226 |
| 27447 | Total Knee Arthroplasty Joint Reconstruction | 49 | 12th | $1062 – $1455 |
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Dr. Stephen Kates, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Kates National Provider Identifier | NPI #1013985886 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (23298) |
| Dr. Kates Richmond CMS Volume Rank | 0.00th Pct (702 CMS svcs; Z -0.753σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (VA Orthopedic Surgery) |
| 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 • 15 min lobby wait | 7 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.64/5 Listening • 4.93/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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