Dr. Michael Goldbaum, MD
9415 Campus Point DR, LA Jolla, CA 92037 • +1-775-555-6586
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 1998)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & LA Jolla Percentiles
NPI #1720157142 • CBSA Regional • Ophthalmology
Within the LA Jolla, CA (CBSA local) Ophthalmology cohort, Dr. Michael Goldbaum, MD with sub-specialty concentration in 29 Active CMS HCPCS Codes ranks at the 80th municipal percentile and 73.6th CA percentile (-0.13σ Z-score) based on 5,991 billed procedures for 225 patients.
Dr. Goldbaum's longitudinal care intensity (26.6 billed units per patient across 225 individuals) centers on 92014 (432 annual units) and 92134 ($54–$75 cash range).
For out-of-network patients contacting +1-775-555-6586, Dr. Goldbaum's practice posts a $239.00 GPCI self-pay consult estimate ($239.00 patient-logged median, 4.74/5 composite reality score over 21 submissions).
Clinical background for Dr. Goldbaum (MD, NPI #1720157142) includes accredited doctoral training (1998, 28 yrs in practice) and dedicated on-site consultations at 9415 Campus Point DR.
Compared against LA Jolla, CA Ophthalmology peers
5,991 annual services across 225 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 | 432 | 80th | $99 – $135 |
| 92134 | Scanning Computerized Ophthalmic Retinal OCT Imaging | 304 | 80th | $54 – $75 |
| 92083 | Extended Threshold Visual Field Glaucoma Perimetry | 199 | 84th | $65 – $89 |
| 92004 | New Patient Complete Medical Eye & IOP Evaluation | 140 | 84th | $119 – $163 |
| 66984 | Extracapsular Cataract Removal w/ Intraocular Lens Implant | 93 | 83th | $435 – $597 |
| 96372 | Therapeutic Subcutaneous/Intramuscular Injection Administration (29 HCPCS billing breadth) | 4,823 | 80th | $87 – $126 |
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Dr. Michael Goldbaum, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Goldbaum National Provider Identifier | NPI #1720157142 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (92037) |
| Dr. Goldbaum LA Jolla CMS Volume Rank | 80.00th Pct (5,991 CMS svcs; Z -0.126σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (CA Ophthalmology) |
| Fair Cash-Pay New-Patient Benchmark | $239.00 (CPT 99204 GPCI Benchmark) | CMS Geographic Practice Cost Index (LA Jolla, CA) |
| Waiting-Room Wait Time & Cash Friendliness | $239.00 avg paid • 17 min lobby wait | 21 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.75/5 Listening • 4.49/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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