Dr. Melissa Kaptik, MD
1708 Yakima Ave, #107, Tacoma, WA 98405 • +1-470-555-1350
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 2002)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Tacoma Percentiles
NPI #1215084025 • CBSA Regional • Nephrology
Dr. Melissa Kaptik, MD (NPI #1215084025) practices Nephrology in Tacoma, WA (98405) with sub-specialty concentration in 10 Active CMS HCPCS Codes, recording 648 annual CMS services across 141 distinct beneficiaries—placing this practice as a focused low-volume boutique caseload (0th Tacoma percentile) (-0.50σ vs WA state mean, 0th statewide percentile).
Dr. Kaptik's longitudinal care intensity (4.6 billed units per patient across 141 individuals) centers on 99214 (311 annual units) and 90960 ($619–$849 cash range).
Self-pay new patient consultations with Dr. Kaptik (CPT 99204 GPCI-adjusted benchmark) estimate around $222.00 (community reported average: $222.00) with hybrid in-clinic and telehealth video consults, 18-minute average reception wait, and a 4.70/5 modern protocol openness score across 22 patient logs.
Patients evaluating Dr. Melissa Kaptik in ZIP 98405 note 24 years of post-doctoral tenure (null, 2002) alongside 4.6 annual CMS procedures per patient.
Compared against Tacoma, WA Nephrology peers
648 annual services across 141 beneficiaries
Standard deviations from WA 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 | 311 | 12th | $310 – $424 |
| 90960 | Monthly Adult ESRD Renal Replacement Oversight | 143 | 12th | $619 – $849 |
| 99215 | High-Complexity Cardiorenal & Resistant Hypertension Visit | 117 | 12th | $452 – $619 |
| 99204 | New Patient Nephrology & Proteinuria Consultation | 78 | 12th | $426 – $584 |
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Dr. Melissa Kaptik, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Kaptik National Provider Identifier | NPI #1215084025 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (98405) |
| Dr. Kaptik Tacoma CMS Volume Rank | 0.00th Pct (648 CMS svcs; Z -0.500σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (WA Nephrology) |
| Fair Cash-Pay New-Patient Benchmark | $222.00 (CPT 99204 GPCI Benchmark) | CMS Geographic Practice Cost Index (Tacoma, WA) |
| Waiting-Room Wait Time & Cash Friendliness | $222.00 avg paid • 18 min lobby wait | 22 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.75/5 Listening • 4.70/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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