Dr. Katherine Tanaka, MD
5512 E Britton DR Ste 200, Long Beach, CA 90815 • +1-298-555-2872
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 1997)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Long Beach Percentiles
NPI #1336344878 • CBSA Regional • Ophthalmology
Statistical peer benchmarking across CA Ophthalmology providers positions Dr. Katherine Tanaka, MD in Long Beach at -0.42σ (3.85th city percentile / 9.68th state percentile, 140 Medicare beneficiaries), with clinical focus spanning 17 Active CMS HCPCS Codes.
Dr. Tanaka's longitudinal care intensity (7.0 billed units per patient across 140 individuals) centers on 92014 (361 annual units) and 92134 ($75–$103 cash range).
For out-of-network patients contacting +1-298-555-2872, Dr. Tanaka's practice posts a $239.00 GPCI self-pay consult estimate ($239.00 patient-logged median, 4.70/5 composite reality score over 5 submissions).
Patients evaluating Dr. Katherine Tanaka in ZIP 90815 note 29 years of post-doctoral tenure (null, 1997) alongside 7.0 annual CMS procedures per patient.
Compared against Long Beach, CA Ophthalmology peers
976 annual services across 140 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 | 361 | 12th | $137 – $187 |
| 92134 | Scanning Computerized Ophthalmic Retinal OCT Imaging | 254 | 12th | $75 – $103 |
| 92083 | Extended Threshold Visual Field Glaucoma Perimetry | 166 | 12th | $90 – $124 |
| 92004 | New Patient Complete Medical Eye & IOP Evaluation | 117 | 12th | $164 – $225 |
| 66984 | Extracapsular Cataract Removal w/ Intraocular Lens Implant | 78 | 12th | $602 – $825 |
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Dr. Katherine Tanaka, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Tanaka National Provider Identifier | NPI #1336344878 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (90815) |
| Dr. Tanaka Long Beach CMS Volume Rank | 3.85th Pct (976 CMS svcs; Z -0.418σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (CA Ophthalmology) |
| Fair Cash-Pay New-Patient Benchmark | $239.00 (CPT 99204 GPCI Benchmark) | CMS Geographic Practice Cost Index (Long Beach, CA) |
| Waiting-Room Wait Time & Cash Friendliness | $239.00 avg paid • 11 min lobby wait | 5 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.76/5 Listening • 4.93/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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