Dr. Melanie Chong, MD
4033 Talbot Rd S Ste 430, Renton, WA 98055 • +1-805-555-1783
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 2002)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Renton Percentiles
NPI #1083977557 • CBSA Regional • Allergy/ Immunology
Operating out of Renton, WA (4033 Talbot Rd S Ste 430), Allergy/ Immunology clinician Dr. Melanie Chong, MD (accredited MD/DO training, 2002) maintains a focused low-volume boutique caseload (0th Renton percentile) (35.42th WA percentile; Z-score -0.41σ across 3,092 documented services) with sub-specialty concentration in 26 Active CMS HCPCS Codes.
Among 6 tracked CMS fee-schedule codes for Dr. Chong (averaging 20.8 services per beneficiary), 99214 (Moderate-to-High Complexity Internal Medicine Follow-Up) represents 12% of tracked volume (383 encounters), paired with 99213 (222x).
Uninsured and high-deductible cash patients visiting Dr. Melanie Chong in Renton (98055) face an estimated $222.00 initial evaluation fee at 4033 Talbot Rd S Ste 430 (hybrid in-clinic and telehealth video consults; 17-minute average reception wait; bedside manner 4.73/5 from 7 verified reports).
Credentialed as an MD specialist with 24 years post-graduation experience since completing medical school at an LCME/COCA institution (2002), Dr. Chong coordinates 26 Active CMS HCPCS Codes workups from 4033 Talbot Rd S Ste 430 (+1-805-555-1783).
Compared against Renton, WA Allergy/ Immunology peers
3,092 annual services across 149 beneficiaries
Standard deviations from WA Allergy/ Immunology mean utilization
Top Billed HCPCS/CPT Procedures & GPCI Self-Pay Cash Benchmarks
| HCPCS | Clinical Procedure Description | Annual Volume | Local Pct | Est. Cash Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99214 | Moderate-to-High Complexity Internal Medicine Follow-Up | 383 | 12th | $59 – $81 |
| 99213 | Established Preventive & Chronic Care Visit | 222 | 12th | $45 – $62 |
| 93000 | In-Office 12-Lead Resting Electrocardiogram | 111 | 12th | $25 – $40 |
| G0439 | Annual Preventive Wellness & Cardiometabolic Risk Assessment | 85 | 12th | $70 – $95 |
| 99204 | Comprehensive New Patient Internal Medicine Diagnostic Visit | 51 | 12th | $82 – $113 |
| 96372 | Therapeutic Subcutaneous/Intramuscular Injection Administration (26 HCPCS billing breadth) | 2,240 | 0th | $53 – $77 |
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Dr. Melanie Chong, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Chong National Provider Identifier | NPI #1083977557 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (98055) |
| Dr. Chong Renton CMS Volume Rank | 0.00th Pct (3,092 CMS svcs; Z -0.413σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (WA Allergy/ Immunology) |
| Fair Cash-Pay New-Patient Benchmark | $222.00 (CPT 99204 GPCI Benchmark) | CMS Geographic Practice Cost Index (Renton, WA) |
| Waiting-Room Wait Time & Cash Friendliness | $222.00 avg paid • 17 min lobby wait | 7 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.73/5 Listening • 4.52/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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