Dr. Joel Solano, MD
44139 Monterey Ave, A, Palm Desert, CA 92260 • +1-431-555-4095
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 1998)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Palm Desert Percentiles
NPI #1952380834 • CBSA Regional • Ophthalmology
Operating out of Palm Desert, CA (44139 Monterey Ave, A), Ophthalmology clinician Dr. Joel Solano, MD (accredited MD/DO training, 1998) maintains a mid-cohort balanced caseload (41.67th Palm Desert percentile) (67.37th CA percentile; Z-score -0.20σ across 4,719 documented services) with sub-specialty concentration in 23 Active CMS HCPCS Codes.
Fee-schedule auditing of NPI 1952380834 highlights 1746 annual claims for 92014 (41.67th Palm Desert percentile; $244–$334 self-pay corridor) plus 1227 encounters under 92134 and 802 under 92083.
For out-of-network patients contacting +1-431-555-4095, Dr. Solano's practice posts a $239.00 GPCI self-pay consult estimate ($239.00 patient-logged median, 4.81/5 composite reality score over 12 submissions).
From 44139 Monterey Ave, A in Palm Desert (+1-431-555-4095), Dr. Solano, MD (28-year clinical track record) delivers 23 Active CMS HCPCS Codes care.
Compared against Palm Desert, CA Ophthalmology peers
4,719 annual services across 1,240 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 | 1,746 | 41.67th | $244 – $334 |
| 92134 | Scanning Computerized Ophthalmic Retinal OCT Imaging | 1,227 | 45.67th | $134 – $184 |
| 92083 | Extended Threshold Visual Field Glaucoma Perimetry | 802 | 36.67th | $161 – $221 |
| 92004 | New Patient Complete Medical Eye & IOP Evaluation | 566 | 43.67th | $293 – $402 |
| 66984 | Extracapsular Cataract Removal w/ Intraocular Lens Implant | 378 | 39.67th | $1075 – $1473 |
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Dr. Joel Solano, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Solano National Provider Identifier | NPI #1952380834 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (92260) |
| Dr. Solano Palm Desert CMS Volume Rank | 41.67th Pct (4,719 CMS svcs; Z -0.200σ) | 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 • 16 min lobby wait | 12 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.68/5 Listening • 4.82/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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