Dr. Edward Kim, MD
24401 Calle De LA Louisa, Suite 300, Laguna Hills, CA 92653 • +1-242-555-7025
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 1995)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Laguna Hills Percentiles
NPI #1134185606 • CBSA Regional • Ophthalmology
Dr. Edward Kim, MD (NPI #1134185606) practices Ophthalmology in Laguna Hills, CA (92653) with sub-specialty concentration in 24 Active CMS HCPCS Codes, recording 1,966 annual CMS services across 676 distinct beneficiaries—placing this practice as a focused low-volume boutique caseload (14.29th Laguna Hills percentile) (-0.36σ vs CA state mean, 31.89th statewide percentile).
Dr. Kim's longitudinal care intensity (2.9 billed units per patient across 676 individuals) centers on 92014 (727 annual units) and 92134 ($101–$139 cash range).
Cash-pay intake data for NPI 1134185606 (24401 Calle De LA Louisa, Suite 300, Laguna Hills) indicates $239.00 typical out-of-pocket visit spend against a $239.00 locality benchmark, paired with 21-minute average reception wait and 4.46/5 biomarker openness.
Patients evaluating Dr. Edward Kim in ZIP 92653 note 31 years of post-doctoral tenure (null, 1995) alongside 2.9 annual CMS procedures per patient.
Compared against Laguna Hills, CA Ophthalmology peers
1,966 annual services across 676 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 | 727 | 14.29th | $184 – $252 |
| 92134 | Scanning Computerized Ophthalmic Retinal OCT Imaging | 511 | 12th | $101 – $139 |
| 92083 | Extended Threshold Visual Field Glaucoma Perimetry | 334 | 12th | $122 – $167 |
| 92004 | New Patient Complete Medical Eye & IOP Evaluation | 236 | 19.29th | $222 – $304 |
| 66984 | Extracapsular Cataract Removal w/ Intraocular Lens Implant | 157 | 12th | $812 – $1112 |
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Dr. Edward Kim, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Kim National Provider Identifier | NPI #1134185606 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (92653) |
| Dr. Kim Laguna Hills CMS Volume Rank | 14.29th Pct (1,966 CMS svcs; Z -0.360σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (CA Ophthalmology) |
| Fair Cash-Pay New-Patient Benchmark | $239.00 (CPT 99204 GPCI Benchmark) | CMS Geographic Practice Cost Index (Laguna Hills, CA) |
| Waiting-Room Wait Time & Cash Friendliness | $239.00 avg paid • 21 min lobby wait | 15 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.77/5 Listening • 4.46/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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