Dr. Richard Ling, MD
2325 17th St, Bakersfield, CA 93301 • +1-593-555-5576
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 2006)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Bakersfield Percentiles
NPI #1013927136 • CBSA Regional • Ophthalmology
Statistical peer benchmarking across CA Ophthalmology providers positions Dr. Richard Ling, MD in Bakersfield at -0.42σ (0th city percentile / 8.8th state percentile, 163 Medicare beneficiaries), with clinical focus spanning 14 Active CMS HCPCS Codes.
Granular CPT/HCPCS billing distribution at 2325 17th St shows Dr. Richard Ling's primary concentration in Comprehensive Ophthalmologic Slit-Lamp & Dilated Retinal Exam (code 92014: 351x/yr, 12th local percentile) alongside Scanning Computerized Ophthalmic Retinal OCT Imaging (92134: 246x/yr, $132–$180).
Uninsured and high-deductible cash patients visiting Dr. Richard Ling in Bakersfield (93301) face an estimated $239.00 initial evaluation fee at 2325 17th St (hybrid in-clinic and telehealth video consults; 15-minute average reception wait; bedside manner 4.73/5 from 5 verified reports).
Spanning 20 years of clinical practice following 2006 graduation from medical training, Dr. Richard Ling integrates 14 Active CMS HCPCS Codes diagnostics for Bakersfield metro patients.
Compared against Bakersfield, CA Ophthalmology peers
948 annual services across 163 beneficiaries
Standard deviations from CA 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 | 351 | 12th | $239 – $328 |
| 92134 | Scanning Computerized Ophthalmic Retinal OCT Imaging | 246 | 12th | $132 – $180 |
| 92083 | Extended Threshold Visual Field Glaucoma Perimetry | 161 | 12th | $158 – $217 |
| 92004 | New Patient Complete Medical Eye & IOP Evaluation | 114 | 12th | $288 – $394 |
| 66984 | Extracapsular Cataract Removal w/ Intraocular Lens Implant | 76 | 12th | $1054 – $1444 |
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Dr. Richard Ling, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Ling National Provider Identifier | NPI #1013927136 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (93301) |
| Dr. Ling Bakersfield CMS Volume Rank | 0.00th Pct (948 CMS svcs; Z -0.420σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (CA Ophthalmology) |
| Fair Cash-Pay New-Patient Benchmark | $239.00 (CPT 99204 GPCI Benchmark) | CMS Geographic Practice Cost Index (Bakersfield, CA) |
| Waiting-Room Wait Time & Cash Friendliness | $239.00 avg paid • 15 min lobby wait | 5 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.73/5 Listening • 4.56/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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