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★★★★★ 4.8 (25)
81st NJ Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Moderate-to-High Complexity Internal Medicine Follow-Up [CPT 99214] • Comprehensive multi-system diagnostic evaluation (CPT 99204/99214) & subspecialty diagnostics (13,136 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts Aetna ~$209 Cash

Dr. Robert Livingston, MD

Palm Coast, FL 32164

★★★★★ 4.8 (25)
26th FL Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Comprehensive Primary Care & Chronic Protocol Management [CPT 99214] • Preventive wellness exams (CPT 99395/99396) & subspecialty diagnostics (1,064 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts Aetna ~$216 Cash

Dr. Alexander Baxter, MD

New York, NY 10016

★★★★★ 4.8 (25)
21st NY Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Moderate-to-High Complexity Internal Medicine Follow-Up [CPT 99214] • Comprehensive multi-system diagnostic evaluation (CPT 99204/99214) & subspecialty diagnostics (1,146 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts Aetna ~$239 Cash

Dr. Brendan Thomas, MD

Aurora, IL 60506

★★★★★ 4.8 (25)
42nd IL Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Cryotherapy Destruction of Premalignant Actinic Lesion [CPT 17000] • Total-body dermoscopy skin checks & subspecialty diagnostics (2,534 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts Aetna ~$218 Cash

Dr. Rebecca Hunter, MD

Somerville, MA 02144

★★★★★ 4.8 (25)
40th MA Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Comprehensive Ophthalmologic Slit-Lamp & Dilated Retinal E [CPT 92014] • Optical Coherence Tomography retinal/optic nerve scanning (CPT 92133 / 92134) & subspecialty diagnostics (2,230 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts Aetna ~$224 Cash
Urology ★ 4.5

Dr. Paula Bellin, MD

Worcester, MA 01605

★★★★★ 4.8 (25)
22nd MA Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Established Urologic, BPH & Androgen Evaluation [CPT 99214] • Post-void residual bladder ultrasound (CPT 51798) & subspecialty diagnostics (1,332 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts Aetna ~$224 Cash
Nephrology ★ 4.6

Dr. Rachel Brock, DO

Lincoln, NE 68510

★★★★★ 4.8 (25)
74th NE Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Chronic Kidney Disease eGFR, uACR & Electrolyte Management [CPT 99214] • CKD staging via eGFR + Cystatin C and urine albumin-to-creatinine ratio (uACR) & subspecialty diagnostics (3,351 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts Aetna ~$209 Cash

Dr. Patrick Toy, MD

Collierville, TN 38017

★★★★★ 4.8 (25)
91st TN Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Focused Orthopedic Joint & Spine Mobility Evaluation [CPT 99213] • Ultrasound-guided major joint aspirations/injections (CPT 20610 / 20611) & subspecialty diagnostics (16,716 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts Aetna ~$201 Cash

Dr. Robert Gerring, MD

Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410

★★★★★ 4.8 (25)
93rd FL Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Focused Ear, Nose, Sinus & Throat Examination [CPT 99213] • Diagnostic nasal endoscopy (CPT 31231) & subspecialty diagnostics (8,387 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts Aetna ~$216 Cash

Dr. Killol Thakore, MD

Evansville, IN 47750

★★★★★ 4.8 (25)
14th IN Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Moderate-to-High Complexity Internal Medicine Follow-Up [CPT 99214] • Comprehensive multi-system diagnostic evaluation (CPT 99204/99214) & subspecialty diagnostics (790 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts Aetna ~$209 Cash

Dr. Patrick Stoner, DO

Ocala, FL 34471

★★★★★ 4.8 (25)
43rd FL Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Established Gastroenterology, GERD & IBD Evaluation [CPT 99214] • Diagnostic & screening colonoscopy with polypectomy (CPT 45378 / 45385) & subspecialty diagnostics (1,214 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts Aetna ~$216 Cash

Dr. Steven Kent, MD

Macon, GA 31217

★★★★★ 4.8 (25)
38th GA Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Cryotherapy Destruction of Premalignant Actinic Lesion [CPT 17000] • Total-body dermoscopy skin checks & subspecialty diagnostics (2,844 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts Aetna ~$209 Cash

Dr. Shahjahan Chaudhry, MD

Mount Holly, NJ 08060

★★★★★ 4.8 (25)
17th NJ Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Moderate-to-High Complexity Internal Medicine Follow-Up [CPT 99214] • Comprehensive multi-system diagnostic evaluation (CPT 99204/99214) & subspecialty diagnostics (848 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts Aetna ~$209 Cash

Dr. Manish Mishra, MD

Pottsville, PA 17901

★★★★★ 4.8 (25)
95th PA Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Moderate-to-High Complexity Internal Medicine Follow-Up [CPT 99214] • Comprehensive multi-system diagnostic evaluation (CPT 99204/99214) & subspecialty diagnostics (5,142 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts Aetna ~$209 Cash
Pathology ★ 4.7

Dr. Mona Hermina, MD

Neenah, WI 54956

★★★★★ 4.8 (25)
67th WI Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Moderate-to-High Complexity Internal Medicine Follow-Up [CPT 99214] • Comprehensive multi-system diagnostic evaluation (CPT 99204/99214) & subspecialty diagnostics (1,759 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts Aetna ~$209 Cash

Dr. Aya Al Asfari, MD

Shreveport, LA 71103

★★★★★ 4.8 (25)
20th LA Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Moderate-to-High Complexity Internal Medicine Follow-Up [CPT 99214] • Comprehensive multi-system diagnostic evaluation (CPT 99204/99214) & subspecialty diagnostics (1,100 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts Aetna ~$209 Cash
Neurology ★ 4.6

Dr. Arif Husain, DO

Westminster, MD 21157

★★★★★ 4.8 (25)
39th MD Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Established Neurologic, Migraine & Movement Evaluation [CPT 99214] • EMG & nerve conduction velocity studies for neuropathy/sciatica (CPT 95886 / 95910) & subspecialty diagnostics (1,234 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts Aetna ~$209 Cash

Dr. Lee Rosacci, DO

Littleton, CO 80127

★★★★★ 4.8 (25)
75th CO Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Comprehensive Primary Care & Chronic Protocol Management [CPT 99214] • Preventive wellness exams (CPT 99395/99396) & subspecialty diagnostics (2,102 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts Aetna ~$211 Cash

Dr. Arturo Macasinag, MD

Modesto, CA 95355

★★★★★ 4.8 (25)
24th CA Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Moderate-to-High Complexity Internal Medicine Follow-Up [CPT 99214] • Comprehensive multi-system diagnostic evaluation (CPT 99204/99214) & subspecialty diagnostics (878 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts Aetna ~$239 Cash
Neurology ★ 4.5

Dr. Jia Cheng, MD

El Paso, TX 79920

★★★★★ 4.8 (25)
29th TX Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Established Neurologic, Migraine & Movement Evaluation [CPT 99214] • EMG & nerve conduction velocity studies for neuropathy/sciatica (CPT 95886 / 95910) & subspecialty diagnostics (1,247 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts Aetna ~$209 Cash

Dr. Motaz Baibars, MD

Bloomington, IN 47408

★★★★★ 4.8 (25)
79th IN Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Moderate-to-High Complexity Internal Medicine Follow-Up [CPT 99214] • Comprehensive multi-system diagnostic evaluation (CPT 99204/99214) & subspecialty diagnostics (1,259 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts Aetna ~$209 Cash

Dr. April Ballard, MD

Orange, CA 92868

★★★★★ 4.8 (25)
32nd CA Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Moderate-to-High Complexity Internal Medicine Follow-Up [CPT 99214] • Comprehensive multi-system diagnostic evaluation (CPT 99204/99214) & subspecialty diagnostics (1,493 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts Aetna ~$239 Cash

Dr. Tyrel Foster, MD

Atlanta, GA 30342

★★★★★ 4.8 (25)
47th GA Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Moderate-to-High Complexity Internal Medicine Follow-Up [CPT 99214] • Comprehensive multi-system diagnostic evaluation (CPT 99204/99214) & subspecialty diagnostics (663 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts Aetna ~$210 Cash

Dr. Byron Ho, MD

Marlborough, MA 01752

★★★★★ 4.8 (25)
66th MA Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Cryotherapy Destruction of Premalignant Actinic Lesion [CPT 17000] • Total-body dermoscopy skin checks & subspecialty diagnostics (3,709 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts Aetna ~$224 Cash

Dr. Harry Durgin, MD

Meridian, MS 39301

★★★★★ 4.8 (25)
35th MS Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Focused Orthopedic Joint & Spine Mobility Evaluation [CPT 99213] • Ultrasound-guided major joint aspirations/injections (CPT 20610 / 20611) & subspecialty diagnostics (2,633 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts Aetna ~$209 Cash
★★★★★ 4.8 (25)
50th PA Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Established Pulmonary, Asthma & COPD Management [CPT 99214] • Complete pulmonary function testing / spirometry with bronchodilator response (CPT 94060) & subspecialty diagnostics (1,243 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts Aetna ~$209 Cash

Dr. Parag Shah, MD

West Nyack, NY 10994

★★★★★ 4.8 (25)
70th NY Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Moderate-to-High Complexity Internal Medicine Follow-Up [CPT 99214] • Comprehensive multi-system diagnostic evaluation (CPT 99204/99214) & subspecialty diagnostics (2,543 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts Aetna ~$232 Cash

Dr. Tyler Goldberg, MD

Austin, TX 78759

★★★★★ 4.8 (25)
67th TX Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Focused Orthopedic Joint & Spine Mobility Evaluation [CPT 99213] • Ultrasound-guided major joint aspirations/injections (CPT 20610 / 20611) & subspecialty diagnostics (3,854 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts Aetna ~$211 Cash

Dr. David Demill, MD

Portland, OR 97210

★★★★★ 4.8 (25)
30th OR Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Comprehensive Ophthalmologic Slit-Lamp & Dilated Retinal E [CPT 92014] • Optical Coherence Tomography retinal/optic nerve scanning (CPT 92133 / 92134) & subspecialty diagnostics (1,561 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts Aetna ~$209 Cash

Dr. Kurt Lark, MD

Concord, NC 28025

★★★★★ 4.8 (25)
51st NC Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Comprehensive Ophthalmologic Slit-Lamp & Dilated Retinal E [CPT 92014] • Optical Coherence Tomography retinal/optic nerve scanning (CPT 92133 / 92134) & subspecialty diagnostics (2,666 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts Aetna ~$209 Cash
Urology ★ 4.7

Dr. Edward Beck, MD

Danbury, CT 06810

★★★★★ 4.8 (25)
56th CT Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Established Urologic, BPH & Androgen Evaluation [CPT 99214] • Post-void residual bladder ultrasound (CPT 51798) & subspecialty diagnostics (3,496 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts Aetna ~$209 Cash
Interactive 60-Second “Show This to Your Doctor” Visit & CPT Builder • Defends Against the 11-Second Interruption Rule (PMID 29972200)

Walk Into Your 15-Minute Appointment With Exact Labs, CPT Codes & Opening Words

Clinicians interrupt patients after a median of 11 seconds (J Gen Intern Med, PMID 29972200). Select your appointment reason below to generate your 1-page script:

15-Minute Exam-Room Agenda • High-Volume Endocrinology

Hypothyroidism, Subclinical TSH Drift (2.5–8.0 mIU/L) or Thyroid Nodule

1. Your 10-Second Opening Script (Read Verbatim Before the 11-Second Interruption)

"I have two specific goals for our 15 minutes today: first, my morning TSH is [X] mIU/L with persistent fatigue and cold intolerance, so I would like to evaluate Free T4, Free T3, TPO Antibodies, and Ferritin together; second, if we palpate any thyroid asymmetry, can we perform an in-office neck ultrasound (CPT 76536)?"

2. In-Office Medicare CPT Procedures to Verify Before Booking
CPT 76536 In-Office High-Resolution Thyroid & Neck Ultrasound

Confirms the endocrinologist images thyroid nodules themselves rather than sending you to a hospital radiology department.

CPT 60100 Ultrasound-Guided Fine-Needle Aspiration (FNA) Biopsy

Identifies structural thyroid specialists vs. general diabetes-only clinics.

3. Exact Blood & Diagnostic Labs to Request on Your Order Sheet
  • ✓ TSH + Free T4 + Free T3 (drawn before 8:30 AM fasting)
  • ✓ Thyroid Peroxidase (TPO) & Thyroglobulin Antibodies (Hashimoto rule-out)
  • ✓ Serum Ferritin + Vitamin D 25(OH)D (required for T4-to-T3 deiodinase conversion)
4. Day-1 Pre-Appointment Rule

Hold all Biotin (Vitamin B7) supplements for 72 hours before your blood draw so streptavidin assay interference does not create a false TSH/Free T4 reading.

Patient Triage & Insurance Verification Guide

Frequently Asked Questions: Choosing a Specialist by CPT Volume & Insurance Network

Why does CMS Medicare Part B procedure volume matter when choosing a specialist?

General directory listings show what a doctor claims to treat, whereas federal CMS Medicare Part B claims reveal what they actually perform every week. For example, seeing an endocrinologist who performs 400+ in-office thyroid neck ultrasounds (CPT 76536) per year or a gastroenterologist in the top decile for adenoma detection colonoscopy (CPT 45385) prevents unnecessary outside imaging referrals and repeat appointments.

How does dotMD prevent health-system lab rollups and low-rated clinics from skewing Page 1?

Large hospital networks often bill tens of thousands of automated lab draws or vaccination claims under a single department chair NPI. Our directory triage engine isolates individual practicing clinicians (300 to 4,500 Medicare beneficiaries/year) and requires a minimum 4.2-star verified Google patient consensus with at least 15 reviews for default showcase rankings.

How does the GreatDoc™ Star Rating separate bedside manner from front-desk billing complaints?

The GreatDoc™ rating—calculated by the Proprietary DotMD™ J3 Model—audits patient reviews across clinical diagnostic accuracy, unhurried listening, and procedure skill while flagging administrative friction points (such as $250 annual clinic fees, parking validation costs, or phone hold times) so you know exactly what to expect before walking into the waiting room.

How do I verify if a doctor takes my specific PPO, HMO, or Medicare plan?

Every flagship physician profile on dotMD includes an interactive Insurance Network & Cash-Rate Checker covering Original Medicare Part B, Medicare Advantage, BlueCross BlueShield, Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, and regional PPO/HMO plans—plus the exact CMS geo-adjusted CPT 99204 self-pay cash rate ($195–$260) and 3-question script to verify network participation with the billing desk.