Dr. Aarat Patel, MD
9600 Patterson Ave, Richmond, VA 23229 • +1-815-555-8167
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 2015)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Richmond Percentiles
NPI #1528203874 • CBSA Regional • Rheumatology
Within the Richmond, VA (CBSA local) Rheumatology cohort, Dr. Aarat Patel, MD with sub-specialty concentration in 22 Active CMS HCPCS Codes ranks at the 0th municipal percentile and 1.06th VA percentile (-0.61σ Z-score) based on 673 billed procedures for 150 patients.
Fee-schedule auditing of NPI 1528203874 highlights 310 annual claims for 99214 (12th Richmond percentile; $78–$106 self-pay corridor) plus 141 encounters under 20610 and 101 under 96413.
Self-pay new patient consultations with Dr. Patel (CPT 99204 GPCI-adjusted benchmark) estimate around $209.00 (community reported average: $209.00) with hybrid in-clinic and telehealth video consults, 15-minute average reception wait, and a 4.53/5 modern protocol openness score across 11 patient logs.
Credentialed as an MD specialist with 11 years post-graduation experience since completing medical school at an LCME/COCA institution (2015), Dr. Patel coordinates 22 Active CMS HCPCS Codes workups from 9600 Patterson Ave (+1-815-555-8167).
Compared against Richmond, VA Rheumatology peers
673 annual services across 150 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 | 310 | 12th | $78 – $106 |
| 20610 | Large Joint Synovial Arthrocentesis or Corticosteroid Injection | 141 | 12th | $61 – $84 |
| 96413 | Intravenous Biologic Infusion Therapy (First Hour) | 101 | 12th | $107 – $146 |
| 76881 | Complete Joint Synovitis High-Resolution Ultrasound | 67 | 12th | $81 – $111 |
| 99204 | New Patient Autoimmune & Rheumatology Diagnostic Workup | 54 | 12th | $107 – $146 |
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Dr. Aarat Patel, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Patel National Provider Identifier | NPI #1528203874 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (23229) |
| Dr. Patel Richmond CMS Volume Rank | 0.00th Pct (673 CMS svcs; Z -0.608σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (VA Rheumatology) |
| 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 | 11 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.89/5 Listening • 4.53/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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