Dr. Lars Hertzog, MD
2977 Redondo Ave, Long Beach, CA 90806 • +1-714-555-5245
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 2016)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Long Beach Percentiles
NPI #1629164454 • CBSA Regional • Ophthalmology
Statistical peer benchmarking across CA Ophthalmology providers positions Dr. Lars Hertzog, MD in Long Beach at -0.31σ (42.31th city percentile / 48.82th state percentile, 1,238 Medicare beneficiaries), with clinical focus spanning 30 Active CMS HCPCS Codes.
Fee-schedule auditing of NPI 1629164454 highlights 1075 annual claims for 92014 (42.31th Long Beach percentile; $257–$352 self-pay corridor) plus 756 encounters under 92134 and 494 under 92083.
Uninsured and high-deductible cash patients visiting Dr. Lars Hertzog in Long Beach (90806) face an estimated $239.00 initial evaluation fee at 2977 Redondo Ave (in-person clinic visits only; 16-minute average reception wait; bedside manner 4.73/5 from 6 verified reports).
NPI registry verification (#1629164454) confirms Dr. Lars Hertzog's MD standing serving CBSA 90806 with a 4.95/5 patient scorecard.
Compared against Long Beach, CA Ophthalmology peers
2,906 annual services across 1,238 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 | 1,075 | 42.31th | $257 – $352 |
| 92134 | Scanning Computerized Ophthalmic Retinal OCT Imaging | 756 | 47.31th | $142 – $194 |
| 92083 | Extended Threshold Visual Field Glaucoma Perimetry | 494 | 37.31th | $170 – $233 |
| 92004 | New Patient Complete Medical Eye & IOP Evaluation | 349 | 37.31th | $309 – $424 |
| 66984 | Extracapsular Cataract Removal w/ Intraocular Lens Implant | 232 | 39.31th | $1132 – $1551 |
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Dr. Lars Hertzog, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Hertzog National Provider Identifier | NPI #1629164454 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (90806) |
| Dr. Hertzog Long Beach CMS Volume Rank | 42.31th Pct (2,906 CMS svcs; Z -0.306σ) | 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 • 16 min lobby wait | 6 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.73/5 Listening • 4.50/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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