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★★★★★ 4.7 (25)
99th VA Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Moderate-to-High Complexity Internal Medicine Follow-Up [CPT 99214] • Comprehensive multi-system diagnostic evaluation (CPT 99204/99214) & subspecialty diagnostics (2,258 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts BlueCross BlueShield ~$209 Cash

Dr. Miles Mcdonough, MD

Fresno, CA 93701

★★★★★ 4.7 (25)
84th 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 (534 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts BlueCross BlueShield ~$239 Cash

Dr. Yan Jiang, MD

Stanford, CA 94305

★★★★★ 4.7 (25)
92nd CA Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Established Gastroenterology, GERD & IBD Evaluation [CPT 99214] • Diagnostic & screening colonoscopy with polypectomy (CPT 45378 / 45385) & subspecialty diagnostics (626 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts BlueCross BlueShield ~$239 Cash

Dr. Luis Espina, MD

Ridgefield, NJ 07657

★★★★★ 4.7 (25)
33rd NJ Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Comprehensive Primary Care & Chronic Protocol Management [CPT 99214] • Preventive wellness exams (CPT 99395/99396) & subspecialty diagnostics (1,015 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts BlueCross BlueShield ~$209 Cash

Dr. Matthew Casey, MD

Roseville, MN 55113

★★★★★ 5.0 (26)
73rd MN Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Moderate-to-High Complexity Internal Medicine Follow-Up [CPT 99214] • Comprehensive multi-system diagnostic evaluation (CPT 99204/99214) & subspecialty diagnostics (6,544 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts BlueCross BlueShield ~$209 Cash

Dr. Justin Hodge, MD

Cape Girardeau, MO 63703

★★★★★ 5.0 (26)
80th MO Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Moderate-to-High Complexity Internal Medicine Follow-Up [CPT 99214] • Comprehensive multi-system diagnostic evaluation (CPT 99204/99214) & subspecialty diagnostics (5,535 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts BlueCross BlueShield ~$209 Cash

Dr. Jena Fujimoto, MD

Rapid City, SD 57701

★★★★★ 5.0 (26)
95th SD Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Moderate-to-High Complexity Internal Medicine Follow-Up [CPT 99214] • Comprehensive multi-system diagnostic evaluation (CPT 99204/99214) & subspecialty diagnostics (9,541 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts BlueCross BlueShield ~$209 Cash

Dr. Matthew Backer, MD

Santa Barbara, CA 93105

★★★★★ 5.0 (26)
87th 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 (17,164 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts BlueCross BlueShield ~$239 Cash

Dr. Lawrence Zarian, MD

Amarillo, TX 79106

★★★★★ 5.0 (26)
84th TX Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Moderate-to-High Complexity Internal Medicine Follow-Up [CPT 99214] • Comprehensive multi-system diagnostic evaluation (CPT 99204/99214) & subspecialty diagnostics (6,922 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts BlueCross BlueShield ~$209 Cash

Dr. Roshan Pai, MD

Royal Oak, MI 48073

★★★★★ 5.0 (26)
89th MI Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Moderate-to-High Complexity Internal Medicine Follow-Up [CPT 99214] • Comprehensive multi-system diagnostic evaluation (CPT 99204/99214) & subspecialty diagnostics (5,045 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts BlueCross BlueShield ~$209 Cash

Dr. Gregory Bortoff, MD

Raleigh, NC 27610

★★★★★ 5.0 (26)
94th NC Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Moderate-to-High Complexity Internal Medicine Follow-Up [CPT 99214] • Comprehensive multi-system diagnostic evaluation (CPT 99204/99214) & subspecialty diagnostics (18,301 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts BlueCross BlueShield ~$209 Cash

Dr. William Nixon, MD

Greenville, SC 29605

★★★★★ 5.0 (26)
56th SC Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Moderate-to-High Complexity Internal Medicine Follow-Up [CPT 99214] • Comprehensive multi-system diagnostic evaluation (CPT 99204/99214) & subspecialty diagnostics (4,431 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts BlueCross BlueShield ~$209 Cash

Dr. Sabina Choudhry, MD

Sioux Falls, SD 57105

★★★★★ 5.0 (26)
66th SD Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Moderate-to-High Complexity Internal Medicine Follow-Up [CPT 99214] • Comprehensive multi-system diagnostic evaluation (CPT 99204/99214) & subspecialty diagnostics (4,928 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts BlueCross BlueShield ~$209 Cash

Dr. Norman Sorkin, MD

East Brunswick, NJ 08816

★★★★★ 5.0 (26)
76th 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 (14,450 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts BlueCross BlueShield ~$209 Cash

Dr. Paul Bertolino, MD

San Antonio, TX 78229

★★★★★ 5.0 (26)
92nd TX Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Moderate-to-High Complexity Internal Medicine Follow-Up [CPT 99214] • Comprehensive multi-system diagnostic evaluation (CPT 99204/99214) & subspecialty diagnostics (4,881 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts BlueCross BlueShield ~$209 Cash

Dr. Waqas Khan, MD

East Patchogue, NY 11772

★★★★★ 5.0 (26)
99th NY Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Moderate-to-High Complexity Internal Medicine Follow-Up [CPT 99214] • Coronary angiography & percutaneous coronary intervention (CPT 92928) & subspecialty diagnostics (9,581 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts BlueCross BlueShield ~$232 Cash
Cardiology ★ 4.8

Dr. D Soya, MD

Amarillo, TX 79124

★★★★★ 5.0 (26)
94th TX Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Established Cardiology Consultation & Hemodynamic Review [CPT 99214] • Transthoracic echocardiography (CPT 93306) & subspecialty diagnostics (9,762 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts BlueCross BlueShield ~$209 Cash

Dr. Jeffrey Crowley, MD

Bakersfield, CA 93309

★★★★★ 5.0 (26)
99th CA Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Cryotherapy Destruction of Premalignant Actinic Lesion [CPT 17000] • Total-body dermoscopy skin checks & subspecialty diagnostics (39,958 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts BlueCross BlueShield ~$239 Cash

Dr. Ira Sitko, MD

New London, CT 06320

★★★★★ 5.0 (26)
70th CT Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Moderate-to-High Complexity Internal Medicine Follow-Up [CPT 99214] • Comprehensive multi-system diagnostic evaluation (CPT 99204/99214) & subspecialty diagnostics (5,175 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts BlueCross BlueShield ~$209 Cash

Dr. James Sullivan, MD

Saint Louis Park, MN 55416

★★★★★ 5.0 (26)
97th MN Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Moderate-to-High Complexity Internal Medicine Follow-Up [CPT 99214] • Comprehensive multi-system diagnostic evaluation (CPT 99204/99214) & subspecialty diagnostics (40,662 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts BlueCross BlueShield ~$209 Cash

Dr. Christopher Harker, MD

Idaho Falls, ID 83404

★★★★★ 5.0 (26)
83rd ID Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Moderate-to-High Complexity Internal Medicine Follow-Up [CPT 99214] • Comprehensive multi-system diagnostic evaluation (CPT 99204/99214) & subspecialty diagnostics (7,819 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts BlueCross BlueShield ~$209 Cash

Dr. Zahirabbas Momin, MD

Marietta, GA 30060

★★★★★ 5.0 (26)
69th 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 (4,045 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts BlueCross BlueShield ~$209 Cash

Dr. Cary Shlimovitz, MD

Tucson, AZ 85711

★★★★★ 5.0 (26)
78th AZ Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Moderate-to-High Complexity Internal Medicine Follow-Up [CPT 99214] • Comprehensive multi-system diagnostic evaluation (CPT 99204/99214) & subspecialty diagnostics (17,321 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts BlueCross BlueShield ~$207 Cash

Dr. Dustin Powell, MD

Asheville, NC 28802

★★★★★ 5.0 (26)
68th NC Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Moderate-to-High Complexity Internal Medicine Follow-Up [CPT 99214] • Comprehensive multi-system diagnostic evaluation (CPT 99204/99214) & subspecialty diagnostics (4,061 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts BlueCross BlueShield ~$209 Cash

Dr. Barrett Duncan, MD

Charlottesville, VA 22908

★★★★★ 5.0 (26)
56th VA Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Moderate-to-High Complexity Internal Medicine Follow-Up [CPT 99214] • Comprehensive multi-system diagnostic evaluation (CPT 99204/99214) & subspecialty diagnostics (4,619 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts BlueCross BlueShield ~$209 Cash

Dr. Todd Berry, MD

Norfolk, VA 23505

★★★★★ 5.0 (26)
48th VA Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Moderate-to-High Complexity Internal Medicine Follow-Up [CPT 99214] • Comprehensive multi-system diagnostic evaluation (CPT 99204/99214) & subspecialty diagnostics (3,747 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts BlueCross BlueShield ~$209 Cash
Cardiology ★ 4.8
★★★★★ 5.0 (26)
77th PA Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Established Cardiology Consultation & Hemodynamic Review [CPT 99214] • Transthoracic echocardiography (CPT 93306) & subspecialty diagnostics (4,137 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts BlueCross BlueShield ~$209 Cash

Dr. Jun Lee, MD

Lakewood, CO 80401

★★★★★ 5.0 (26)
61st CO Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Moderate-to-High Complexity Internal Medicine Follow-Up [CPT 99214] • Comprehensive multi-system diagnostic evaluation (CPT 99204/99214) & subspecialty diagnostics (3,605 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts BlueCross BlueShield ~$211 Cash

Dr. Richard Dahlen, MD

Missoula, MT 59808

★★★★★ 5.0 (26)
73rd MT Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Moderate-to-High Complexity Internal Medicine Follow-Up [CPT 99214] • Comprehensive multi-system diagnostic evaluation (CPT 99204/99214) & subspecialty diagnostics (5,998 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts BlueCross BlueShield ~$209 Cash

Dr. Mark Zalaznik, MD

Fayetteville, NC 28304

★★★★★ 5.0 (26)
69th NC Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Moderate-to-High Complexity Internal Medicine Follow-Up [CPT 99214] • Comprehensive multi-system diagnostic evaluation (CPT 99204/99214) & subspecialty diagnostics (4,129 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts BlueCross BlueShield ~$209 Cash
★★★★★ 5.0 (26)
65th TX Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Moderate-to-High Complexity Internal Medicine Follow-Up [CPT 99214] • Comprehensive multi-system diagnostic evaluation (CPT 99204/99214) & subspecialty diagnostics (3,725 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts BlueCross BlueShield ~$209 Cash
Cardiology ★ 4.8

Dr. Temilolu Aje, MD

Baltimore, MD 21201

★★★★★ 5.0 (26)
73rd MD Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Established Cardiology Consultation & Hemodynamic Review [CPT 99214] • Transthoracic echocardiography (CPT 93306) & subspecialty diagnostics (5,938 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts BlueCross BlueShield ~$209 Cash

Dr. Kim Sandler, MD

Nashville, TN 37232

★★★★★ 5.0 (26)
89th TN Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Moderate-to-High Complexity Internal Medicine Follow-Up [CPT 99214] • Comprehensive multi-system diagnostic evaluation (CPT 99204/99214) & subspecialty diagnostics (16,128 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts BlueCross BlueShield ~$202 Cash
Optometry ★ 4.8

Dr. Ewa Kowalczyk, MD

Fair Lawn, NJ 07410

★★★★★ 5.0 (26)
99th 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 (4,598 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts BlueCross BlueShield ~$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.