Dr. Meryl Shapiro-Tuchin, MD
100 Stein Plz, Rm 1-340, Los Angeles, CA 90095 • +1-403-555-4905
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 2015)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Los Angeles Percentiles
NPI #1932110475 • CBSA 31080 • Ophthalmology
Dr. Meryl Shapiro-Tuchin, MD (NPI #1932110475) practices Ophthalmology in Los Angeles, CA (90095) with sub-specialty concentration in 31 Active CMS HCPCS Codes, recording 1,594 annual CMS services across 842 distinct beneficiaries—placing this practice as a focused low-volume boutique caseload (32.86th Los Angeles percentile) (-0.38σ vs CA state mean, 23.9th statewide percentile).
Among 5 tracked CMS fee-schedule codes for Dr. Shapiro-Tuchin (averaging 1.9 services per beneficiary), 92014 (Comprehensive Ophthalmologic Slit-Lamp & Dilated Retinal Exam) represents 37% of tracked volume (590 encounters), paired with 92134 (414x).
At 100 Stein Plz, Rm 1-340 (90095), Dr. Meryl Shapiro-Tuchin, MD accommodates direct self-pay scheduling (hybrid in-clinic and telehealth video consults) at ~$231.00 per new consult (4.93/5 bedside rating).
NPI registry verification (#1932110475) confirms Dr. Meryl Shapiro-Tuchin's MD standing serving CBSA 31080 with a 4.67/5 patient scorecard.
Compared against Los Angeles, CA Ophthalmology peers
1,594 annual services across 842 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 | 590 | 32.86th | $191 – $262 |
| 92134 | Scanning Computerized Ophthalmic Retinal OCT Imaging | 414 | 32.86th | $105 – $144 |
| 92083 | Extended Threshold Visual Field Glaucoma Perimetry | 271 | 30.86th | $127 – $173 |
| 92004 | New Patient Complete Medical Eye & IOP Evaluation | 191 | 35.86th | $230 – $316 |
| 66984 | Extracapsular Cataract Removal w/ Intraocular Lens Implant | 128 | 30.86th | $843 – $1156 |
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Dr. Meryl Shapiro-Tuchin, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Shapiro-Tuchin National Provider Identifier | NPI #1932110475 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (90095) |
| Dr. Shapiro-Tuchin Los Angeles CMS Volume Rank | 32.86th Pct (1,594 CMS svcs; Z -0.382σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (CA Ophthalmology) |
| Fair Cash-Pay New-Patient Benchmark | $231.00 (CPT 99204 GPCI Benchmark) | CMS Geographic Practice Cost Index (Los Angeles, CA) |
| Waiting-Room Wait Time & Cash Friendliness | $231.00 avg paid • 12 min lobby wait | 26 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.93/5 Listening • 4.60/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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