Dr. Jennifer Michelson, MD
1201 11th Ave S Ste 501, Birmingham, AL 35205 • +1-517-555-5550
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 1996)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Birmingham Percentiles
NPI #1508205162 • CBSA Regional • Ophthalmology
Operating out of Birmingham, AL (1201 11th Ave S Ste 501), Ophthalmology clinician Dr. Jennifer Michelson, MD (accredited MD/DO training, 1996) maintains a focused low-volume boutique caseload (10th Birmingham percentile) (9.33th AL percentile; Z-score -0.50σ across 1,034 documented services) with sub-specialty concentration in 26 Active CMS HCPCS Codes.
Procedural volume for Dr. Michelson is led by HCPCS 92014 (Comprehensive Ophthalmologic Slit-Lamp & Dilated Retinal Exam — 383 annual services, $198–$271 GPCI cash estimate), followed by CPT 92134 (Scanning Computerized Ophthalmic Retinal OCT Imaging, 269/yr) and CPT 92083 (Extended Threshold Visual Field Glaucoma Perimetry, 176/yr).
Direct cash-pay transparency modeling sets Dr. Michelson's baseline new-consult rate near $209.00 in Birmingham, AL (cash-pay accepted, hybrid in-clinic and telehealth video consults, 22-minute average reception wait).
From 1201 11th Ave S Ste 501 in Birmingham (+1-517-555-5550), Dr. Michelson, MD (30-year clinical track record) delivers 26 Active CMS HCPCS Codes care.
Compared against Birmingham, AL Ophthalmology peers
1,034 annual services across 303 beneficiaries
Standard deviations from AL Ophthalmology mean utilization
Top Billed HCPCS/CPT Procedures & GPCI Self-Pay Cash Benchmarks
| HCPCS | Clinical Procedure Description | Annual Volume | Local Pct | Est. Cash Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 92014 | Comprehensive Ophthalmologic Slit-Lamp & Dilated Retinal Exam | 383 | 12th | $198 – $271 |
| 92134 | Scanning Computerized Ophthalmic Retinal OCT Imaging | 269 | 12th | $109 – $150 |
| 92083 | Extended Threshold Visual Field Glaucoma Perimetry | 176 | 12th | $131 – $179 |
| 92004 | New Patient Complete Medical Eye & IOP Evaluation | 124 | 12th | $238 – $327 |
| 66984 | Extracapsular Cataract Removal w/ Intraocular Lens Implant | 83 | 12th | $873 – $1196 |
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Dr. Jennifer Michelson, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Michelson National Provider Identifier | NPI #1508205162 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (35205) |
| Dr. Michelson Birmingham CMS Volume Rank | 10.00th Pct (1,034 CMS svcs; Z -0.499σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (AL Ophthalmology) |
| Fair Cash-Pay New-Patient Benchmark | $209.00 (CPT 99204 GPCI Benchmark) | CMS Geographic Practice Cost Index (Birmingham, AL) |
| Waiting-Room Wait Time & Cash Friendliness | $209.00 avg paid • 22 min lobby wait | 16 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.77/5 Listening • 4.72/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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