Dr. Joel Barthelow, MD
1700 Bruce Rd, Chico, CA 95928 • +1-563-555-3689
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 2015)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Chico Percentiles
NPI #1013974625 • CBSA Regional • Ophthalmology
Anchored in Chico, CA 95928, Dr. Joel Barthelow, MD (NPI 1013974625) logged 9,227 annual procedures (upper-quartile active clinical volume (87.5th Chico percentile), 83.34th CA percentile, +0.06σ) with sub-specialty concentration in 48 Active CMS HCPCS Codes.
Dr. Barthelow's longitudinal care intensity (5.5 billed units per patient across 1681 individuals) centers on 92014 (3095 annual units) and 92134 ($138–$189 cash range).
Self-pay new patient consultations with Dr. Barthelow (CPT 99204 GPCI-adjusted benchmark) estimate around $239.00 (community reported average: $239.00) with hybrid in-clinic and telehealth video consults, 11-minute average reception wait, and a 4.57/5 modern protocol openness score across 17 patient logs.
Patients evaluating Dr. Joel Barthelow in ZIP 95928 note 11 years of post-doctoral tenure (null, 2015) alongside 5.5 annual CMS procedures per patient.
Compared against Chico, CA Ophthalmology peers
9,227 annual services across 1,681 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 | 3,095 | 87.5th | $250 – $343 |
| 92134 | Scanning Computerized Ophthalmic Retinal OCT Imaging | 2,175 | 91.5th | $138 – $189 |
| 92083 | Extended Threshold Visual Field Glaucoma Perimetry | 1,422 | 90.5th | $166 – $227 |
| 92004 | New Patient Complete Medical Eye & IOP Evaluation | 1,004 | 83.5th | $301 – $413 |
| 66984 | Extracapsular Cataract Removal w/ Intraocular Lens Implant | 669 | 85.5th | $1103 – $1512 |
| 96372 | Therapeutic Subcutaneous/Intramuscular Injection Administration (48 HCPCS billing breadth) | 863 | 87.5th | $220 – $319 |
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Dr. Joel Barthelow, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Barthelow National Provider Identifier | NPI #1013974625 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (95928) |
| Dr. Barthelow Chico CMS Volume Rank | 87.50th Pct (9,227 CMS svcs; Z +0.063σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (CA Ophthalmology) |
| Fair Cash-Pay New-Patient Benchmark | $239.00 (CPT 99204 GPCI Benchmark) | CMS Geographic Practice Cost Index (Chico, CA) |
| Waiting-Room Wait Time & Cash Friendliness | $239.00 avg paid • 11 min lobby wait | 17 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.86/5 Listening • 4.57/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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