Dr. Steven Yaplee, MD
9700 Brimhall Rd, Bakersfield, CA 93312 • +1-412-555-6437
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 2004)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Bakersfield Percentiles
NPI #1760678643 • CBSA Regional • Ophthalmology
Statistical peer benchmarking across CA Ophthalmology providers positions Dr. Steven Yaplee, MD in Bakersfield at -0.03σ (60th city percentile / 79.89th state percentile, 539 Medicare beneficiaries), with clinical focus spanning 79 Active CMS HCPCS Codes.
Dr. Yaplee's longitudinal care intensity (14.1 billed units per patient across 539 individuals) centers on 92014 (2807 annual units) and 92134 ($141–$193 cash range).
Direct cash-pay transparency modeling sets Dr. Yaplee's baseline new-consult rate near $239.00 in Bakersfield, CA (cash-pay accepted, in-person clinic visits only, 9-minute average reception wait).
Credentialed as an MD specialist with 22 years post-graduation experience since completing medical school at an LCME/COCA institution (2004), Dr. Yaplee coordinates 79 Active CMS HCPCS Codes workups from 9700 Brimhall Rd (+1-412-555-6437).
Compared against Bakersfield, CA Ophthalmology peers
7,587 annual services across 539 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 | 2,807 | 60th | $256 – $351 |
| 92134 | Scanning Computerized Ophthalmic Retinal OCT Imaging | 1,973 | 59th | $141 – $193 |
| 92083 | Extended Threshold Visual Field Glaucoma Perimetry | 1,290 | 62th | $169 – $232 |
| 92004 | New Patient Complete Medical Eye & IOP Evaluation | 910 | 56th | $308 – $423 |
| 66984 | Extracapsular Cataract Removal w/ Intraocular Lens Implant | 607 | 62th | $1129 – $1547 |
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Dr. Steven Yaplee, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Yaplee National Provider Identifier | NPI #1760678643 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (93312) |
| Dr. Yaplee Bakersfield CMS Volume Rank | 60.00th Pct (7,587 CMS svcs; Z -0.033σ) | 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 • 9 min lobby wait | 21 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.60/5 Listening • 4.78/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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