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Optometry ★ 4.7

Dr. Lance Fagan, OD

Coeur D Alene, ID 83814

★★★★★ 4.8 (26)
73rd 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 (582 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts Kaiser Permanente ~$209 Cash

Dr. Brendan Munzer, MD

Ann Arbor, MI 48109

★★★★★ 4.8 (26)
68th 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 (382 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts Kaiser Permanente ~$209 Cash

Dr. Dan Wiener, MD

New York, NY 10019

★★★★★ 4.8 (26)
63rd 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 (334 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts Kaiser Permanente ~$239 Cash

Dr. David Ost, MD

New York, NY 10065

★★★★★ 4.8 (26)
4th NY Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Established Pulmonary, Asthma & COPD Management [CPT 99214] • Complete pulmonary function testing / spirometry with bronchodilator response (CPT 94060) & subspecialty diagnostics (692 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts Kaiser Permanente ~$239 Cash
Nephrology ★ 4.4

Dr. Lilian Saro-Nunez, MD

Hackensack, NJ 07601

★★★★★ 4.8 (26)
9th NJ 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 (882 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts Kaiser Permanente ~$209 Cash

Dr. Glenn Alexander, MD

Rochester, MN 55905

★★★★★ 4.8 (26)
80th MN Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Established Gastroenterology, GERD & IBD Evaluation [CPT 99214] • Diagnostic & screening colonoscopy with polypectomy (CPT 45378 / 45385) & subspecialty diagnostics (526 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts Kaiser Permanente ~$209 Cash

Dr. Raxit Patel, MD

Canton, GA 30115

★★★★★ 4.8 (26)
64th 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 (948 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts Kaiser Permanente ~$209 Cash

Dr. Amy Shaw, MD

New York, NY 10065

★★★★★ 4.8 (26)
26th 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 (943 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts Kaiser Permanente ~$239 Cash

Dr. William Rippe, MD

Saint Joseph, MO 64506

★★★★★ 4.8 (26)
74th 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 (2,073 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts Kaiser Permanente ~$209 Cash

Dr. Sama Alreddawi, MD

Annapolis, MD 21401

★★★★★ 4.8 (26)
87th MD Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Moderate-to-High Complexity Internal Medicine Follow-Up [CPT 99214] • Comprehensive multi-system diagnostic evaluation (CPT 99204/99214) & subspecialty diagnostics (599 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts Kaiser Permanente ~$209 Cash

Dr. Sarah Parker, MD

Spokane, WA 99204

★★★★★ 4.8 (26)
89th 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 (547 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts Kaiser Permanente ~$222 Cash

Dr. Bridget Lenz, MD

Mukwonago, WI 53149

★★★★★ 4.8 (26)
27th WI Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Comprehensive Primary Care & Chronic Protocol Management [CPT 99214] • Preventive wellness exams (CPT 99395/99396) & subspecialty diagnostics (878 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts Kaiser Permanente ~$209 Cash

Dr. Terry Kurtts, MD

Elberta, AL 36530

★★★★★ 4.8 (26)
62nd AL Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Comprehensive Primary Care & Chronic Protocol Management [CPT 99214] • Preventive wellness exams (CPT 99395/99396) & subspecialty diagnostics (2,655 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts Kaiser Permanente ~$209 Cash

Dr. Roland Flores, MD

Houston, TX 77030

★★★★★ 4.8 (26)
77th 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 (370 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts Kaiser Permanente ~$212 Cash

Dr. Daniel Biggerstaff, MD

Winston Salem, NC 27103

★★★★★ 4.8 (26)
26th NC Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Focused Orthopedic Joint & Spine Mobility Evaluation [CPT 99213] • Ultrasound-guided major joint aspirations/injections (CPT 20610 / 20611) & subspecialty diagnostics (1,228 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts Kaiser Permanente ~$209 Cash

Dr. Raul Alonso, MD

Hialeah, FL 33012

★★★★★ 4.8 (26)
69th 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 (436 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts Kaiser Permanente ~$216 Cash
★★★★★ 4.8 (26)
83rd CO Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Focused Orthopedic Joint & Spine Mobility Evaluation [CPT 99213] • Ultrasound-guided major joint aspirations/injections (CPT 20610 / 20611) & subspecialty diagnostics (4,626 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts Kaiser Permanente ~$211 Cash

Dr. Ryan Schmidt, DO

Valparaiso, IN 46383

★★★★★ 4.8 (26)
84th 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 (360 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts Kaiser Permanente ~$209 Cash
★★★★★ 4.8 (26)
72nd 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 (1,218 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts Kaiser Permanente ~$239 Cash

Dr. John Kaufman, MD

Oklahoma City, OK 73112

★★★★★ 4.8 (26)
59th OK Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Moderate-to-High Complexity Internal Medicine Follow-Up [CPT 99214] • Comprehensive multi-system diagnostic evaluation (CPT 99204/99214) & subspecialty diagnostics (373 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts Kaiser Permanente ~$209 Cash

Dr. William Comai, DO

Battle Creek, MI 49017

★★★★★ 4.8 (26)
28th MI Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Focused Orthopedic Joint & Spine Mobility Evaluation [CPT 99213] • Ultrasound-guided major joint aspirations/injections (CPT 20610 / 20611) & subspecialty diagnostics (1,245 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts Kaiser Permanente ~$209 Cash

Dr. Margaret Oberman, MD

Frederick, MD 21702

★★★★★ 4.8 (26)
31st MD Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Moderate-to-High Complexity Internal Medicine Follow-Up [CPT 99214] • Comprehensive multi-system diagnostic evaluation (CPT 99204/99214) & subspecialty diagnostics (1,117 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts Kaiser Permanente ~$209 Cash

Dr. Nuria Rodriguez, MD

Lafayette, LA 70508

★★★★★ 4.8 (26)
30th 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 (1,042 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts Kaiser Permanente ~$209 Cash

Dr. Saleena Malik, DO

Atlantic City, NJ 08401

★★★★★ 4.8 (26)
75th 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 (515 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts Kaiser Permanente ~$209 Cash
Neurology ★ 4.8

Dr. Tehseen Khan, MD

Oklahoma City, OK 73102

★★★★★ 4.8 (26)
89th OK Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Established Neurologic, Migraine & Movement Evaluation [CPT 99214] • EMG & nerve conduction velocity studies for neuropathy/sciatica (CPT 95886 / 95910) & subspecialty diagnostics (538 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts Kaiser Permanente ~$209 Cash
★★★★★ 4.8 (26)
24th OK Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Comprehensive Primary Care & Chronic Protocol Management [CPT 99214] • Preventive wellness exams (CPT 99395/99396) & subspecialty diagnostics (1,013 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts Kaiser Permanente ~$209 Cash

Dr. Kevin Emmerich, MD

Elmhurst, IL 60126

★★★★★ 4.8 (26)
80th 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 (471 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts Kaiser Permanente ~$218 Cash

Dr. John Mcshane, MD

Villanova, PA 19085

★★★★★ 4.8 (26)
92nd PA Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Comprehensive Primary Care & Chronic Protocol Management [CPT 99214] • Preventive wellness exams (CPT 99395/99396) & subspecialty diagnostics (3,856 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts Kaiser Permanente ~$209 Cash

Dr. Lisa Degnore, MD

Lexington, KY 40503

★★★★★ 4.8 (26)
41st KY Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Focused Orthopedic Joint & Spine Mobility Evaluation [CPT 99213] • Ultrasound-guided major joint aspirations/injections (CPT 20610 / 20611) & subspecialty diagnostics (2,066 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts Kaiser Permanente ~$209 Cash

Dr. Aaron Bott, MD

Lincoln, NE 68510

★★★★★ 4.8 (26)
37th NE Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Focused Orthopedic Joint & Spine Mobility Evaluation [CPT 99213] • Ultrasound-guided major joint aspirations/injections (CPT 20610 / 20611) & subspecialty diagnostics (1,867 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts Kaiser Permanente ~$209 Cash

Dr. Irfan Masood, MD

Galveston, TX 77555

★★★★★ 4.8 (26)
37th 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 (859 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts Kaiser Permanente ~$209 Cash
Cardiology ★ 4.4

Dr. Ashish Pershad, MD

Chandler, AZ 85224

★★★★★ 4.8 (26)
1st AZ Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Established Cardiology Consultation & Hemodynamic Review [CPT 99214] • Transthoracic echocardiography (CPT 93306) & subspecialty diagnostics (696 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts Kaiser Permanente ~$207 Cash

Dr. Lucas Harvey, MD

Saint Paul, MN 55101

★★★★★ 4.8 (26)
68th MN Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Focused Orthopedic Joint & Spine Mobility Evaluation [CPT 99213] • Ultrasound-guided major joint aspirations/injections (CPT 20610 / 20611) & subspecialty diagnostics (2,583 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts Kaiser Permanente ~$209 Cash

Dr. Resham Poudel, MD

Monroe, LA 71201

★★★★★ 4.8 (26)
41st 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 (1,257 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts Kaiser Permanente ~$209 Cash
Optometry ★ 4.7

Dr. Joseph Marchionna, OD

Salinas, CA 93901

★★★★★ 4.8 (26)
73rd 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 (476 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts Kaiser Permanente ~$239 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.