Dr. Ronald Gaster, MD
5901 E 7th St, Long Beach, CA 90822 • +1-824-555-9322
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 2001)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Long Beach Percentiles
NPI #1306940325 • CBSA Regional • Ophthalmology
Anchored in Long Beach, CA 90822, Dr. Ronald Gaster, MD (NPI 1306940325) logged 1,115 annual procedures (focused low-volume boutique caseload (11.54th Long Beach percentile), 13.27th CA percentile, -0.41σ) with sub-specialty concentration in 22 Active CMS HCPCS Codes.
Fee-schedule auditing of NPI 1306940325 highlights 413 annual claims for 92014 (12th Long Beach percentile; $142–$194 self-pay corridor) plus 290 encounters under 92134 and 190 under 92083.
For out-of-network patients contacting +1-824-555-9322, Dr. Gaster's practice posts a $239.00 GPCI self-pay consult estimate ($239.00 patient-logged median, 4.86/5 composite reality score over 9 submissions).
From 5901 E 7th St in Long Beach (+1-824-555-9322), Dr. Gaster, MD (25-year clinical track record) delivers 22 Active CMS HCPCS Codes care.
Compared against Long Beach, CA Ophthalmology peers
1,115 annual services across 250 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 | 413 | 12th | $142 – $194 |
| 92134 | Scanning Computerized Ophthalmic Retinal OCT Imaging | 290 | 12th | $78 – $107 |
| 92083 | Extended Threshold Visual Field Glaucoma Perimetry | 190 | 12th | $94 – $129 |
| 92004 | New Patient Complete Medical Eye & IOP Evaluation | 134 | 13.54th | $171 – $234 |
| 66984 | Extracapsular Cataract Removal w/ Intraocular Lens Implant | 89 | 12th | $625 – $857 |
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Dr. Ronald Gaster, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Gaster National Provider Identifier | NPI #1306940325 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (90822) |
| Dr. Gaster Long Beach CMS Volume Rank | 11.54th Pct (1,115 CMS svcs; Z -0.410σ) | 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 • 15 min lobby wait | 9 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.76/5 Listening • 4.71/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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