Dr. Marc Michelson, MD
1201 11th Ave S, Ste 501, Birmingham, AL 35205 • +1-517-555-4752
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 2005)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Birmingham Percentiles
NPI #1720081961 • CBSA Regional • Ophthalmology
Within the Birmingham, AL (CBSA local) Ophthalmology cohort, Dr. Marc Michelson, MD with sub-specialty concentration in 31 Active CMS HCPCS Codes ranks at the 20th municipal percentile and 12.67th AL percentile (-0.49σ Z-score) based on 1,166 billed procedures for 409 patients.
Granular CPT/HCPCS billing distribution at 1201 11th Ave S, Ste 501 shows Dr. Marc Michelson's primary concentration in Comprehensive Ophthalmologic Slit-Lamp & Dilated Retinal Exam (code 92014: 431x/yr, 20th local percentile) alongside Scanning Computerized Ophthalmic Retinal OCT Imaging (92134: 303x/yr, $126–$173).
At 1201 11th Ave S, Ste 501 (35205), Dr. Marc Michelson, MD accommodates direct self-pay scheduling (hybrid in-clinic and telehealth video consults) at ~$209.00 per new consult (4.88/5 bedside rating).
NPI registry verification (#1720081961) confirms Dr. Marc Michelson's MD standing serving CBSA 35205 with a 4.59/5 patient scorecard.
Compared against Birmingham, AL Ophthalmology peers
1,166 annual services across 409 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 | 431 | 20th | $229 – $314 |
| 92134 | Scanning Computerized Ophthalmic Retinal OCT Imaging | 303 | 22th | $126 – $173 |
| 92083 | Extended Threshold Visual Field Glaucoma Perimetry | 198 | 23th | $151 – $207 |
| 92004 | New Patient Complete Medical Eye & IOP Evaluation | 140 | 24th | $276 – $378 |
| 66984 | Extracapsular Cataract Removal w/ Intraocular Lens Implant | 93 | 18th | $1009 – $1383 |
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Dr. Marc Michelson, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Michelson National Provider Identifier | NPI #1720081961 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (35205) |
| Dr. Michelson Birmingham CMS Volume Rank | 20.00th Pct (1,166 CMS svcs; Z -0.487σ) | 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 • 14 min lobby wait | 10 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.88/5 Listening • 4.66/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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