Dr. Melinda Becker, MD
1249 15th St Ste 3000, Huntington, WV 25701 • +1-812-555-8220
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 1995)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Huntington Percentiles
NPI #1508252297 • CBSA Regional • Pulmonary Disease
Dr. Melinda Becker, MD (NPI #1508252297) practices Pulmonary Disease in Huntington, WV (25701) with sub-specialty concentration in 29 Active CMS HCPCS Codes, recording 807 annual CMS services across 349 distinct beneficiaries—placing this practice as a focused low-volume boutique caseload (0th Huntington percentile) (-0.98σ vs WV state mean, 10.34th statewide percentile).
Procedural volume for Dr. Becker is led by HCPCS 99214 (Established Pulmonary, Asthma & COPD Management — 331 annual services, $132–$181 GPCI cash estimate), followed by CPT 94060 (Pre- & Post-Bronchodilator Spirometry Airflow Evaluation, 186/yr) and CPT 94729 (Alveolar Carbon Monoxide Diffusing Capacity (DLCO), 137/yr).
Uninsured and high-deductible cash patients visiting Dr. Melinda Becker in Huntington (25701) face an estimated $209.00 initial evaluation fee at 1249 15th St Ste 3000 (in-person clinic visits only; 12-minute average reception wait; bedside manner 4.60/5 from 24 verified reports).
Clinical background for Dr. Becker (MD, NPI #1508252297) includes accredited doctoral training (1995, 31 yrs in practice) and dedicated on-site consultations at 1249 15th St Ste 3000.
Compared against Huntington, WV Pulmonary Disease peers
807 annual services across 349 beneficiaries
Standard deviations from WV Pulmonary Disease 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 Pulmonary, Asthma & COPD Management | 331 | 12th | $132 – $181 |
| 94060 | Pre- & Post-Bronchodilator Spirometry Airflow Evaluation | 186 | 12th | $86 – $118 |
| 94729 | Alveolar Carbon Monoxide Diffusing Capacity (DLCO) | 137 | 12th | $78 – $107 |
| 95810 | Attended Sleep Apnea Polysomnography Interpretation | 89 | 12th | $241 – $330 |
| 99204 | Comprehensive New Patient Respiratory & Sleep Workup | 65 | 12th | $186 – $255 |
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Dr. Melinda Becker, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Becker National Provider Identifier | NPI #1508252297 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (25701) |
| Dr. Becker Huntington CMS Volume Rank | 0.00th Pct (807 CMS svcs; Z -0.983σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (WV Pulmonary Disease) |
| Fair Cash-Pay New-Patient Benchmark | $209.00 (CPT 99204 GPCI Benchmark) | CMS Geographic Practice Cost Index (Huntington, WV) |
| Waiting-Room Wait Time & Cash Friendliness | $209.00 avg paid • 12 min lobby wait | 24 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.60/5 Listening • 4.55/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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