Dr. Thomas Shute, MD
7075 N Sharon Ave, Fresno, CA 93720 • +1-227-555-2959
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 2016)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Fresno Percentiles
NPI #1972737567 • CBSA Regional • Ophthalmology
Within the Fresno, CA (CBSA local) Ophthalmology cohort, Dr. Thomas Shute, MD with sub-specialty concentration in 36 Active CMS HCPCS Codes ranks at the 70.37th municipal percentile and 68.58th CA percentile (-0.19σ Z-score) based on 4,956 billed procedures for 992 patients.
Dr. Shute's longitudinal care intensity (5.0 billed units per patient across 992 individuals) centers on 92014 (1834 annual units) and 92134 ($146–$200 cash range).
Uninsured and high-deductible cash patients visiting Dr. Thomas Shute in Fresno (93720) face an estimated $239.00 initial evaluation fee at 7075 N Sharon Ave (in-person clinic visits only; 14-minute average reception wait; bedside manner 4.80/5 from 12 verified reports).
Spanning 10 years of clinical practice following 2016 graduation from medical training, Dr. Thomas Shute integrates 36 Active CMS HCPCS Codes diagnostics for Fresno metro patients.
Compared against Fresno, CA Ophthalmology peers
4,956 annual services across 992 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 | 1,834 | 70.37th | $265 – $363 |
| 92134 | Scanning Computerized Ophthalmic Retinal OCT Imaging | 1,289 | 75.37th | $146 – $200 |
| 92083 | Extended Threshold Visual Field Glaucoma Perimetry | 843 | 71.37th | $175 – $240 |
| 92004 | New Patient Complete Medical Eye & IOP Evaluation | 595 | 74.37th | $319 – $437 |
| 66984 | Extracapsular Cataract Removal w/ Intraocular Lens Implant | 396 | 73.37th | $1169 – $1601 |
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Dr. Thomas Shute, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Shute National Provider Identifier | NPI #1972737567 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (93720) |
| Dr. Shute Fresno CMS Volume Rank | 70.37th Pct (4,956 CMS svcs; Z -0.186σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (CA Ophthalmology) |
| Fair Cash-Pay New-Patient Benchmark | $239.00 (CPT 99204 GPCI Benchmark) | CMS Geographic Practice Cost Index (Fresno, CA) |
| Waiting-Room Wait Time & Cash Friendliness | $239.00 avg paid • 14 min lobby wait | 12 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.80/5 Listening • 4.63/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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