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Dr. Fayez Bader, MD

Salem, OR 97302

★★★★★ 4.9 (25)
44th OR Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Established Pulmonary, Asthma & COPD Management [CPT 99214] • Complete pulmonary function testing / spirometry with bronchodilator response (CPT 94060) & subspecialty diagnostics (1,287 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts Cigna ~$209 Cash

Dr. Asal Najafi, DO

Hershey, PA 17033

★★★★★ 4.9 (25)
81st 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 (443 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts Cigna ~$209 Cash

Dr. Lynn Lee, MD

Valdosta, GA 31602

★★★★★ 4.9 (25)
76th 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 (3,354 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts Cigna ~$209 Cash
Urology ★ 4.6

Dr. Tomas Griebling, MD

Kansas City, KS 66160

★★★★★ 4.9 (25)
25th KS Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Established Urologic, BPH & Androgen Evaluation [CPT 99214] • Post-void residual bladder ultrasound (CPT 51798) & subspecialty diagnostics (1,569 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts Cigna ~$209 Cash

Dr. Sydney Supit, MD

Sacramento, CA 95816

★★★★★ 4.9 (25)
33rd 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 (1,071 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts Cigna ~$239 Cash

Dr. Kevin Broderick, DO

East Bridgewater, MA 02333

★★★★★ 4.9 (25)
81st MA Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Comprehensive Primary Care & Chronic Protocol Management [CPT 99214] • Preventive wellness exams (CPT 99395/99396) & subspecialty diagnostics (2,412 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts Cigna ~$224 Cash

Dr. George Crickard, MD

Quincy, IL 62301

★★★★★ 4.9 (25)
52nd IL Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Focused Orthopedic Joint & Spine Mobility Evaluation [CPT 99213] • Ultrasound-guided major joint aspirations/injections (CPT 20610 / 20611) & subspecialty diagnostics (3,067 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts Cigna ~$218 Cash

Dr. Michelle Primeau, MD

Sunnyvale, CA 94087

★★★★★ 4.9 (25)
8th 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 (879 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts Cigna ~$239 Cash
★★★★★ 4.9 (25)
32nd OK Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Focused Orthopedic Joint & Spine Mobility Evaluation [CPT 99213] • Ultrasound-guided major joint aspirations/injections (CPT 20610 / 20611) & subspecialty diagnostics (1,462 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts Cigna ~$209 Cash

Dr. Andrea Smith, MD

Missoula, MT 59802

★★★★★ 4.9 (25)
82nd 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 (2,408 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts Cigna ~$209 Cash

Dr. Sung Anderson, MD

Norwood, MA 02062

★★★★★ 4.9 (25)
94th MA Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Moderate-to-High Complexity Internal Medicine Follow-Up [CPT 99214] • Comprehensive multi-system diagnostic evaluation (CPT 99204/99214) & subspecialty diagnostics (5,528 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts Cigna ~$224 Cash

Dr. Aida Salatinjants, MD

Norwalk, CA 90650

★★★★★ 4.9 (25)
82nd 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 (4,249 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts Cigna ~$239 Cash
Podiatry ★ 4.7

Dr. G. Shapiro, DPM

Huntersville, NC 28078

★★★★★ 4.9 (25)
78th 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 (2,747 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts Cigna ~$209 Cash

Dr. Tony Hamilton, DO

Fargo, ND 58103

★★★★★ 4.9 (25)
80th ND Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Moderate-to-High Complexity Internal Medicine Follow-Up [CPT 99214] • Comprehensive multi-system diagnostic evaluation (CPT 99204/99214) & subspecialty diagnostics (500 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts Cigna ~$209 Cash

Dr. Humera Nausheen, MD

Evanston, IL 60201

★★★★★ 4.9 (25)
33rd IL Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Moderate-to-High Complexity Internal Medicine Follow-Up [CPT 99214] • Comprehensive multi-system diagnostic evaluation (CPT 99204/99214) & subspecialty diagnostics (1,036 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts Cigna ~$218 Cash

Dr. Ryan Stuckey, MD

Houston, TX 77030

★★★★★ 4.9 (25)
43rd TX Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Focused Orthopedic Joint & Spine Mobility Evaluation [CPT 99213] • Ultrasound-guided major joint aspirations/injections (CPT 20610 / 20611) & subspecialty diagnostics (2,037 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts Cigna ~$212 Cash
Optometry ★ 4.8

Dr. John Price, OD

Wapakoneta, OH 45895

★★★★★ 4.9 (25)
95th OH Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Moderate-to-High Complexity Internal Medicine Follow-Up [CPT 99214] • Comprehensive multi-system diagnostic evaluation (CPT 99204/99214) & subspecialty diagnostics (2,722 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts Cigna ~$209 Cash

Dr. Katherine Cox, MD

Houston, TX 77094

★★★★★ 4.9 (25)
26th TX Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Cryotherapy Destruction of Premalignant Actinic Lesion [CPT 17000] • Total-body dermoscopy skin checks & subspecialty diagnostics (1,867 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts Cigna ~$212 Cash
Neurology ★ 4.5

Dr. Eric Molho, MD

Albany, NY 12205

★★★★★ 4.9 (25)
24th NY Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Established Neurologic, Migraine & Movement Evaluation [CPT 99214] • EMG & nerve conduction velocity studies for neuropathy/sciatica (CPT 95886 / 95910) & subspecialty diagnostics (960 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts Cigna ~$232 Cash

Dr. George Varughese, MD

Grand Rapids, MI 49546

★★★★★ 4.9 (25)
51st MI Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Comprehensive Primary Care & Chronic Protocol Management [CPT 99214] • Preventive wellness exams (CPT 99395/99396) & subspecialty diagnostics (1,343 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts Cigna ~$209 Cash

Dr. Marcos Rodriguez, MD

Coldwater, MI 49036

★★★★★ 4.9 (25)
71st 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 (2,006 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts Cigna ~$209 Cash
★★★★★ 4.9 (25)
60th CO Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Comprehensive Primary Care & Chronic Protocol Management [CPT 99214] • Preventive wellness exams (CPT 99395/99396) & subspecialty diagnostics (1,513 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts Cigna ~$211 Cash

Dr. Jascha Wollank, MD

Newport Beach, CA 92663

★★★★★ 4.9 (25)
85th 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 (1,575 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts Cigna ~$239 Cash
Optometry ★ 4.8

Dr. Anne Mueller, OD

Carmel, IN 46032

★★★★★ 4.9 (25)
81st 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 (902 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts Cigna ~$209 Cash
Pathology ★ 4.7

Dr. Hayan Jaratli, MD

Detroit, MI 48201

★★★★★ 4.9 (25)
70th 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 (1,564 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts Cigna ~$209 Cash
Neurology ★ 4.6

Dr. Matthew Elliott, MD

Charlottesville, VA 22908

★★★★★ 4.9 (25)
24th VA Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Established Neurologic, Migraine & Movement Evaluation [CPT 99214] • EMG & nerve conduction velocity studies for neuropathy/sciatica (CPT 95886 / 95910) & subspecialty diagnostics (973 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts Cigna ~$209 Cash

Dr. Neal Shanblatt, MD

Santa Monica, CA 90404

★★★★★ 4.9 (25)
70th 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 (2,596 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts Cigna ~$239 Cash

Dr. Brian Giles, MD

Fort Worth, TX 76104

★★★★★ 4.9 (25)
52nd 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 (1,216 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts Cigna ~$209 Cash

Dr. Cory Birkestrand, DO

Kansas City, KS 66112

★★★★★ 4.9 (25)
65th KS Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Moderate-to-High Complexity Internal Medicine Follow-Up [CPT 99214] • Comprehensive multi-system diagnostic evaluation (CPT 99204/99214) & subspecialty diagnostics (456 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts Cigna ~$209 Cash

Dr. Aaron Thiessen, MD

Wichita, KS 67206

★★★★★ 4.9 (25)
60th KS Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Focused Ear, Nose, Sinus & Throat Examination [CPT 99213] • Diagnostic nasal endoscopy (CPT 31231) & subspecialty diagnostics (2,202 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts Cigna ~$209 Cash

Dr. Carol Reid, MD

Myrtle Beach, SC 29577

★★★★★ 4.9 (25)
32nd SC Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Focused Ear, Nose, Sinus & Throat Examination [CPT 99213] • Diagnostic nasal endoscopy (CPT 31231) & subspecialty diagnostics (1,534 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts Cigna ~$209 Cash

Dr. Eduard Shnaydman, DO

Jackson Heights, NY 11372

★★★★★ 4.9 (25)
83rd NY Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Comprehensive Primary Care & Chronic Protocol Management [CPT 99214] • Preventive wellness exams (CPT 99395/99396) & subspecialty diagnostics (3,490 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts Cigna ~$232 Cash

Dr. Christina Kennelly, MD

Charlotte, NC 28287

★★★★★ 4.9 (25)
77th 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 (3,704 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts Cigna ~$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.