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★★★★★ 4.9 (25)
25th WI Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Autoimmune Arthritis & Biologic/DMARD Safety Evaluation [CPT 99214] • Musculoskeletal ultrasound synovitis grading (CPT 76881) & subspecialty diagnostics (1,505 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts Kaiser Permanente ~$209 Cash

Dr. Alice Gong, MD

Oakland, CA 94609

★★★★★ 4.9 (25)
96th 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 (793 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts Kaiser Permanente ~$239 Cash

Dr. Don Setliff, MD

El Centro, CA 92243

★★★★★ 4.9 (25)
93rd CA Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Focused Ear, Nose, Sinus & Throat Examination [CPT 99213] • Diagnostic nasal endoscopy (CPT 31231) & subspecialty diagnostics (627 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts Kaiser Permanente ~$239 Cash

Dr. Jonathan Crites, MD

Springfield, MO 65804

★★★★★ 4.9 (25)
84th MO Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Focused Orthopedic Joint & Spine Mobility Evaluation [CPT 99213] • Ultrasound-guided major joint aspirations/injections (CPT 20610 / 20611) & subspecialty diagnostics (7,104 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts Kaiser Permanente ~$209 Cash

Dr. Patris Almasi, MD

Atlanta, GA 30342

★★★★★ 4.9 (25)
89th 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 (626 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts Kaiser Permanente ~$210 Cash

Dr. Aqsa Malik, MD

Cortlandt Manor, NY 10567

★★★★★ 4.9 (25)
96th 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 (1,163 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts Kaiser Permanente ~$232 Cash

Dr. Robin Fuchs, MD

Kirkland, WA 98034

★★★★★ 4.9 (25)
94th WA Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Focused Orthopedic Joint & Spine Mobility Evaluation [CPT 99213] • Ultrasound-guided major joint aspirations/injections (CPT 20610 / 20611) & subspecialty diagnostics (7,977 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts Kaiser Permanente ~$222 Cash

Dr. Anthony Galicia, MD

Salinas, CA 93906

★★★★★ 4.9 (25)
47th 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 (1,331 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts Kaiser Permanente ~$239 Cash

Dr. Jacob Wilson, MD

Nashville, TN 37232

★★★★★ 4.9 (25)
82nd 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 (474 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts Kaiser Permanente ~$202 Cash

Dr. Jonathan Liu, MD

San Francisco, CA 94143

★★★★★ 4.9 (26)
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 (11,398 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts Kaiser Permanente ~$250 Cash

Dr. Arash Bedayat, MD

Los Angeles, CA 90095

★★★★★ 4.9 (26)
99th 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 (72,450 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts Kaiser Permanente ~$231 Cash

Dr. Lawrence Davis, MD

Providence, RI 02903

★★★★★ 4.9 (26)
96th RI Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Moderate-to-High Complexity Internal Medicine Follow-Up [CPT 99214] • Comprehensive multi-system diagnostic evaluation (CPT 99204/99214) & subspecialty diagnostics (36,227 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts Kaiser Permanente ~$209 Cash

Dr. Gordon Mcdevitt, MD

Clinton, NC 28328

★★★★★ 4.9 (26)
87th 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 (8,431 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts Kaiser Permanente ~$209 Cash

Dr. Michael Cicchese, MD

Warwick, RI 02886

★★★★★ 4.9 (26)
89th RI Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Moderate-to-High Complexity Internal Medicine Follow-Up [CPT 99214] • Comprehensive multi-system diagnostic evaluation (CPT 99204/99214) & subspecialty diagnostics (25,188 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts Kaiser Permanente ~$209 Cash

Dr. Tejas Patel, MD

Philadelphia, PA 19140

★★★★★ 4.9 (26)
99th 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 (108,532 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts Kaiser Permanente ~$209 Cash
Pathology ★ 4.9

Dr. Daniel Chung, MD

Pittsburgh, PA 15213

★★★★★ 4.9 (26)
97th 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 (9,325 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts Kaiser Permanente ~$209 Cash

Dr. Lorie Stumpo, MD

North Augusta, SC 29841

★★★★★ 4.9 (26)
31st 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 (2,585 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts Kaiser Permanente ~$209 Cash

Dr. Daisy Bautista, MD

Los Angeles, CA 90057

★★★★★ 4.9 (26)
96th CA Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Comprehensive Primary Care & Chronic Protocol Management [CPT 99214] • Preventive wellness exams (CPT 99395/99396) & subspecialty diagnostics (11,983 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts Kaiser Permanente ~$231 Cash

Dr. Mohammed Farooqui, MD

Goldsboro, NC 27534

★★★★★ 4.9 (26)
91st 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 (9,230 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts Kaiser Permanente ~$209 Cash

Dr. Craig Swanson, DO

Milwaukee, WI 53215

★★★★★ 4.9 (26)
97th 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 (13,536 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts Kaiser Permanente ~$209 Cash
Pathology ★ 4.8

Dr. Thanh Lan, MD

Winnetka, IL 60093

★★★★★ 4.9 (26)
74th 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 (3,006 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts Kaiser Permanente ~$218 Cash

Dr. Philip Lakritz, MD

Metuchen, NJ 08840

★★★★★ 4.9 (26)
49th 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 (2,725 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts Kaiser Permanente ~$209 Cash
Optometry ★ 4.8

Dr. Carolyn Hall, OD

Jeffersonville, IN 47130

★★★★★ 4.9 (26)
99th 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 (4,608 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts Kaiser Permanente ~$209 Cash
Cardiology ★ 4.9

Dr. Jay Penafiel, MD

Glen Burnie, MD 21061

★★★★★ 4.9 (26)
91st MD Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Established Cardiology Consultation & Hemodynamic Review [CPT 99214] • Transthoracic echocardiography (CPT 93306) & subspecialty diagnostics (8,382 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts Kaiser Permanente ~$209 Cash
Podiatry ★ 4.9

Dr. Nemr Faraj, DPM

Southfield, MI 48075

★★★★★ 4.9 (26)
99th 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 (8,047 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts Kaiser Permanente ~$209 Cash
Optometry ★ 4.9

Dr. Kellen Kashiwa, OD

Honolulu, HI 96815

★★★★★ 4.9 (26)
99th HI Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Moderate-to-High Complexity Internal Medicine Follow-Up [CPT 99214] • Comprehensive multi-system diagnostic evaluation (CPT 99204/99214) & subspecialty diagnostics (6,167 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts Kaiser Permanente ~$209 Cash
Cardiology ★ 4.8

Dr. Larry Handlin, DO

Kirksville, MO 63501

★★★★★ 4.9 (26)
93rd MO Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Established Cardiology Consultation & Hemodynamic Review [CPT 99214] • Transthoracic echocardiography (CPT 93306) & subspecialty diagnostics (5,904 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts Kaiser Permanente ~$209 Cash

Dr. Mazen Madhoun, MD

Salem, VA 24153

★★★★★ 4.9 (26)
94th VA Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Comprehensive Primary Care & Chronic Protocol Management [CPT 99214] • Preventive wellness exams (CPT 99395/99396) & subspecialty diagnostics (7,584 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts Kaiser Permanente ~$209 Cash
Optometry ★ 4.8

Dr. Mitchell Maier, OD

Spokane, WA 99204

★★★★★ 4.9 (26)
97th WA Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Moderate-to-High Complexity Internal Medicine Follow-Up [CPT 99214] • Comprehensive multi-system diagnostic evaluation (CPT 99204/99214) & subspecialty diagnostics (2,179 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts Kaiser Permanente ~$222 Cash
Podiatry ★ 4.9

Dr. Bradley Habuda, DPM

N Ft Myers, FL 33903

★★★★★ 4.9 (26)
99th FL Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Moderate-to-High Complexity Internal Medicine Follow-Up [CPT 99214] • Comprehensive multi-system diagnostic evaluation (CPT 99204/99214) & subspecialty diagnostics (16,395 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts Kaiser Permanente ~$216 Cash

Dr. Newman Sund, MD

Baltimore, MD 21209

★★★★★ 4.9 (26)
92nd MD 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 (35,923 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts Kaiser Permanente ~$209 Cash

Dr. Austin Henkel, MD

Destin, FL 32541

★★★★★ 4.9 (26)
62nd FL 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 (4,600 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts Kaiser Permanente ~$216 Cash
★★★★★ 4.9 (26)
96th 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 (6,069 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts Kaiser Permanente ~$209 Cash

Dr. Panayotis Ledakis, MD

Baltimore, MD 21202

★★★★★ 4.9 (26)
94th MD Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Moderate-to-High Complexity Internal Medicine Follow-Up [CPT 99214] • Precision genomic tumor profiling & subspecialty diagnostics (294,119 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts Kaiser Permanente ~$209 Cash
Cardiology ★ 4.8

Dr. Amir Kashani, MD

Houston, TX 77043

★★★★★ 4.9 (26)
88th TX Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Established Cardiology Consultation & Hemodynamic Review [CPT 99214] • Transthoracic echocardiography (CPT 93306) & subspecialty diagnostics (6,969 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts Kaiser Permanente ~$212 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.

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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.