Dr. Kristin Bains, MD
1000 19th St S, Birmingham, AL 35205 • +1-517-555-6346
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 2008)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Birmingham Percentiles
NPI #1386847374 • CBSA Regional • Ophthalmology
Anchored in Birmingham, AL 35205, Dr. Kristin Bains, MD (NPI 1386847374) logged 2,240 annual procedures (mid-cohort balanced caseload (57.5th Birmingham percentile), 41.33th AL percentile, -0.39σ) with sub-specialty concentration in 43 Active CMS HCPCS Codes.
Fee-schedule auditing of NPI 1386847374 highlights 829 annual claims for 92014 (57.5th Birmingham percentile; $213–$292 self-pay corridor) plus 582 encounters under 92134 and 381 under 92083.
Self-pay new patient consultations with Dr. Bains (CPT 99204 GPCI-adjusted benchmark) estimate around $209.00 (community reported average: $209.00) with hybrid in-clinic and telehealth video consults, 10-minute average reception wait, and a 4.64/5 modern protocol openness score across 16 patient logs.
Credentialed as an MD specialist with 18 years post-graduation experience since completing medical school at an LCME/COCA institution (2008), Dr. Bains coordinates 43 Active CMS HCPCS Codes workups from 1000 19th St S (+1-517-555-6346).
Compared against Birmingham, AL Ophthalmology peers
2,240 annual services across 1,013 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 | 829 | 57.5th | $213 – $292 |
| 92134 | Scanning Computerized Ophthalmic Retinal OCT Imaging | 582 | 61.5th | $117 – $161 |
| 92083 | Extended Threshold Visual Field Glaucoma Perimetry | 381 | 53.5th | $141 – $193 |
| 92004 | New Patient Complete Medical Eye & IOP Evaluation | 269 | 54.5th | $256 – $351 |
| 66984 | Extracapsular Cataract Removal w/ Intraocular Lens Implant | 179 | 54.5th | $938 – $1286 |
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Dr. Kristin Bains, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Bains National Provider Identifier | NPI #1386847374 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (35205) |
| Dr. Bains Birmingham CMS Volume Rank | 57.50th Pct (2,240 CMS svcs; Z -0.391σ) | 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 • 10 min lobby wait | 16 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.65/5 Listening • 4.64/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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