Dr. Thomas Chu, MD
1245 Wilshire Blvd Ste 380, Los Angeles, CA 90017 • +1-234-555-1379
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 1996)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Los Angeles Percentiles
NPI #1760482806 • CBSA 31080 • Ophthalmology
Anchored in Los Angeles, CA 90017, Dr. Thomas Chu, MD (NPI 1760482806) logged 27,296 annual procedures (top-decile high-throughput specialist (94.29th percentile in Los Angeles), 93.09th CA percentile, +1.12σ) with sub-specialty concentration in 42 Active CMS HCPCS Codes.
Dr. Chu's longitudinal care intensity (22.7 billed units per patient across 1203 individuals) centers on 92014 (3001 annual units) and 92134 ($96–$131 cash range).
Direct cash-pay transparency modeling sets Dr. Chu's baseline new-consult rate near $231.00 in Los Angeles, CA (cash-pay accepted, hybrid in-clinic and telehealth video consults, 16-minute average reception wait).
NPI registry verification (#1760482806) confirms Dr. Thomas Chu's MD standing serving CBSA 31080 with a 4.69/5 patient scorecard.
Top 10% Ophthalmology volume leader in Los Angeles, CA
27,296 annual services across 1,203 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 | 3,001 | 94.29th | $174 – $238 |
| 92134 | Scanning Computerized Ophthalmic Retinal OCT Imaging | 2,109 | 96.29th | $96 – $131 |
| 92083 | Extended Threshold Visual Field Glaucoma Perimetry | 1,379 | 89.29th | $115 – $157 |
| 92004 | New Patient Complete Medical Eye & IOP Evaluation | 973 | 98.29th | $209 – $286 |
| 66984 | Extracapsular Cataract Removal w/ Intraocular Lens Implant | 649 | 89.29th | $765 – $1049 |
| 96372 | Therapeutic Subcutaneous/Intramuscular Injection Administration (42 HCPCS billing breadth) | 19,186 | 94.29th | $153 – $222 |
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Dr. Thomas Chu, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Chu National Provider Identifier | NPI #1760482806 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (90017) |
| Dr. Chu Los Angeles CMS Volume Rank | 94.29th Pct (27,296 CMS svcs; Z +1.116σ) | 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 • 16 min lobby wait | 4 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.82/5 Listening • 4.58/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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