Dr. Alireza Ghaffarieh, MD
44139 Monterey Ave Ste A, Palm Desert, CA 92260 • +1-431-555-2692
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 2003)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Palm Desert Percentiles
NPI #1437539533 • CBSA Regional • Ophthalmology
CMS Medicare Part B utilization records credit Dr. Alireza Ghaffarieh (MD, NPI 1437539533) at 44139 Monterey Ave Ste A in Palm Desert with 1,969 annual clinical services (869 beneficiaries), corresponding to a -0.36σ regional deviation and focused low-volume boutique caseload (25th Palm Desert percentile) with sub-specialty concentration in 36 Active CMS HCPCS Codes.
Procedural volume for Dr. Ghaffarieh is led by HCPCS 92014 (Comprehensive Ophthalmologic Slit-Lamp & Dilated Retinal Exam — 729 annual services, $238–$326 GPCI cash estimate), followed by CPT 92134 (Scanning Computerized Ophthalmic Retinal OCT Imaging, 512/yr) and CPT 92083 (Extended Threshold Visual Field Glaucoma Perimetry, 335/yr).
Self-pay new patient consultations with Dr. Ghaffarieh (CPT 99204 GPCI-adjusted benchmark) estimate around $239.00 (community reported average: $239.00) with hybrid in-clinic and telehealth video consults, 15-minute average reception wait, and a 4.50/5 modern protocol openness score across 5 patient logs.
Clinical background for Dr. Ghaffarieh (MD, NPI #1437539533) includes accredited doctoral training (2003, 23 yrs in practice) and virtual + in-office availability across CA.
Compared against Palm Desert, CA Ophthalmology peers
1,969 annual services across 869 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 | 729 | 25th | $238 – $326 |
| 92134 | Scanning Computerized Ophthalmic Retinal OCT Imaging | 512 | 30th | $131 – $179 |
| 92083 | Extended Threshold Visual Field Glaucoma Perimetry | 335 | 25th | $157 – $215 |
| 92004 | New Patient Complete Medical Eye & IOP Evaluation | 236 | 25th | $286 – $392 |
| 66984 | Extracapsular Cataract Removal w/ Intraocular Lens Implant | 158 | 25th | $1048 – $1436 |
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Dr. Alireza Ghaffarieh, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Ghaffarieh National Provider Identifier | NPI #1437539533 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (92260) |
| Dr. Ghaffarieh Palm Desert CMS Volume Rank | 25.00th Pct (1,969 CMS svcs; Z -0.360σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (CA Ophthalmology) |
| Fair Cash-Pay New-Patient Benchmark | $239.00 (CPT 99204 GPCI Benchmark) | CMS Geographic Practice Cost Index (Palm Desert, CA) |
| Waiting-Room Wait Time & Cash Friendliness | $239.00 avg paid • 15 min lobby wait | 5 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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