Dr. Alexander Foster, MD
477 N El Camino Real Ste C202, Encinitas, CA 92024 • +1-960-555-3016
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 1999)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Encinitas Percentiles
NPI #1033407275 • CBSA Regional • Ophthalmology
Dr. Alexander Foster, MD (NPI #1033407275) practices Ophthalmology in Encinitas, CA (92024) with sub-specialty concentration in 43 Active CMS HCPCS Codes, recording 4,635 annual CMS services across 1,063 distinct beneficiaries—placing this practice as a upper-quartile active clinical volume (77.78th Encinitas percentile) (-0.20σ vs CA state mean, 66.69th statewide percentile).
Fee-schedule auditing of NPI 1033407275 highlights 1715 annual claims for 92014 (77.78th Encinitas percentile; $251–$344 self-pay corridor) plus 1205 encounters under 92134 and 788 under 92083.
Uninsured and high-deductible cash patients visiting Dr. Alexander Foster in Encinitas (92024) face an estimated $239.00 initial evaluation fee at 477 N El Camino Real Ste C202 (hybrid in-clinic and telehealth video consults; 20-minute average reception wait; bedside manner 4.89/5 from 16 verified reports).
Patients evaluating Dr. Alexander Foster in ZIP 92024 note 27 years of post-doctoral tenure (null, 1999) alongside 4.4 annual CMS procedures per patient.
Compared against Encinitas, CA Ophthalmology peers
4,635 annual services across 1,063 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 | 1,715 | 77.78th | $251 – $344 |
| 92134 | Scanning Computerized Ophthalmic Retinal OCT Imaging | 1,205 | 82.78th | $138 – $189 |
| 92083 | Extended Threshold Visual Field Glaucoma Perimetry | 788 | 82.78th | $166 – $227 |
| 92004 | New Patient Complete Medical Eye & IOP Evaluation | 556 | 72.78th | $302 – $413 |
| 66984 | Extracapsular Cataract Removal w/ Intraocular Lens Implant | 371 | 82.78th | $1105 – $1514 |
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Dr. Alexander Foster, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Foster National Provider Identifier | NPI #1033407275 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (92024) |
| Dr. Foster Encinitas CMS Volume Rank | 77.78th Pct (4,635 CMS svcs; Z -0.205σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (CA Ophthalmology) |
| Fair Cash-Pay New-Patient Benchmark | $239.00 (CPT 99204 GPCI Benchmark) | CMS Geographic Practice Cost Index (Encinitas, CA) |
| Waiting-Room Wait Time & Cash Friendliness | $239.00 avg paid • 20 min lobby wait | 16 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.89/5 Listening • 4.68/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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