Dr. Walter Gradek, MD
1600 E Jefferson St Ste 600, Seattle, WA 98122 • +1-628-555-1993
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 1995)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Seattle Percentiles
NPI #1164490892 • CBSA 42660 • Cardiology
Statistical peer benchmarking across WA Cardiology providers positions Dr. Walter Gradek, MD in Seattle at -0.74σ (41.3th city percentile / 23.56th state percentile, 1,018 Medicare beneficiaries), with clinical focus spanning 31 Active CMS HCPCS Codes.
Procedural volume for Dr. Gradek is led by HCPCS 99214 (Established Cardiology Consultation & Hemodynamic Review — 616 annual services, $67–$91 GPCI cash estimate), followed by CPT 93000 (12-Lead Resting Electrocardiogram (ECG) w/ Interpretation, 454/yr) and CPT 93306 (Complete Transthoracic Echocardiography w/ Doppler & Color Flow, 292/yr).
Direct cash-pay transparency modeling sets Dr. Gradek's baseline new-consult rate near $225.00 in Seattle, WA (cash-pay accepted, in-person clinic visits only, 15-minute average reception wait).
From 1600 E Jefferson St Ste 600 in Seattle (+1-628-555-1993), Dr. Gradek, MD (31-year clinical track record) delivers 31 Active CMS HCPCS Codes care.
Compared against Seattle, WA Cardiology peers
1,621 annual services across 1,018 beneficiaries
Standard deviations from WA Cardiology mean utilization
Top Billed HCPCS/CPT Procedures & GPCI Self-Pay Cash Benchmarks
| HCPCS | Clinical Procedure Description | Annual Volume | Local Pct | Est. Cash Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99214 | Established Cardiology Consultation & Hemodynamic Review | 616 | 41.3th | $67 – $91 |
| 93000 | 12-Lead Resting Electrocardiogram (ECG) w/ Interpretation | 454 | 46.3th | $26 – $41 |
| 93306 | Complete Transthoracic Echocardiography w/ Doppler & Color Flow | 292 | 44.3th | $125 – $171 |
| 93224 | 24-Hour Ambulatory ECG Rhythm Monitoring & Analysis | 162 | 45.3th | $78 – $107 |
| 99204 | Comprehensive New Patient Cardiovascular Risk Evaluation | 97 | 39.3th | $96 – $131 |
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Dr. Walter Gradek, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Gradek National Provider Identifier | NPI #1164490892 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (98122) |
| Dr. Gradek Seattle CMS Volume Rank | 41.30th Pct (1,621 CMS svcs; Z -0.745σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (WA Cardiology) |
| Fair Cash-Pay New-Patient Benchmark | $225.00 (CPT 99204 GPCI Benchmark) | CMS Geographic Practice Cost Index (Seattle, WA) |
| Waiting-Room Wait Time & Cash Friendliness | $225.00 avg paid • 15 min lobby wait | 15 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.71/5 Listening • 4.65/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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