Dr. Leif Hertzog, MD
5094 E Los Coyotes Diagonal, Long Beach, CA 90815 • +1-298-555-7546
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 2005)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Long Beach Percentiles
NPI #1528139367 • CBSA Regional • Ophthalmology
Statistical peer benchmarking across CA Ophthalmology providers positions Dr. Leif Hertzog, MD in Long Beach at -0.42σ (7.69th city percentile / 10.29th state percentile, 498 Medicare beneficiaries), with clinical focus spanning 17 Active CMS HCPCS Codes.
Dr. Hertzog's longitudinal care intensity (2.0 billed units per patient across 498 individuals) centers on 92014 (369 annual units) and 92134 ($101–$139 cash range).
Self-pay new patient consultations with Dr. Hertzog (CPT 99204 GPCI-adjusted benchmark) estimate around $239.00 (community reported average: $239.00) with hybrid in-clinic and telehealth video consults, 11-minute average reception wait, and a 4.84/5 modern protocol openness score across 19 patient logs.
Clinical background for Dr. Hertzog (MD, NPI #1528139367) includes accredited doctoral training (2005, 21 yrs in practice) and virtual + in-office availability across CA.
Compared against Long Beach, CA Ophthalmology peers
998 annual services across 498 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 | 369 | 12th | $184 – $252 |
| 92134 | Scanning Computerized Ophthalmic Retinal OCT Imaging | 259 | 12th | $101 – $139 |
| 92083 | Extended Threshold Visual Field Glaucoma Perimetry | 170 | 12th | $122 – $167 |
| 92004 | New Patient Complete Medical Eye & IOP Evaluation | 120 | 12th | $222 – $304 |
| 66984 | Extracapsular Cataract Removal w/ Intraocular Lens Implant | 80 | 12th | $812 – $1112 |
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Dr. Leif Hertzog, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Hertzog National Provider Identifier | NPI #1528139367 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (90815) |
| Dr. Hertzog Long Beach CMS Volume Rank | 7.69th Pct (998 CMS svcs; Z -0.417σ) | 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 | 19 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.57/5 Listening • 4.84/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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