Dr. Asit Pruthi, MD
622 Abbott St, Salinas, CA 93901 • +1-968-555-9787
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 2000)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Salinas Percentiles
NPI #1770580375 • CBSA Regional • Ophthalmology
Operating out of Salinas, CA (622 Abbott St), Ophthalmology clinician Dr. Asit Pruthi, MD (accredited MD/DO training, 2000) maintains a focused low-volume boutique caseload (11.11th Salinas percentile) (44.96th CA percentile; Z-score -0.32σ across 2,692 documented services) with sub-specialty concentration in 25 Active CMS HCPCS Codes.
Procedural volume for Dr. Pruthi is led by HCPCS 92014 (Comprehensive Ophthalmologic Slit-Lamp & Dilated Retinal Exam — 996 annual services, $216–$295 GPCI cash estimate), followed by CPT 92134 (Scanning Computerized Ophthalmic Retinal OCT Imaging, 700/yr) and CPT 92083 (Extended Threshold Visual Field Glaucoma Perimetry, 458/yr).
Uninsured and high-deductible cash patients visiting Dr. Asit Pruthi in Salinas (93901) face an estimated $239.00 initial evaluation fee at 622 Abbott St (hybrid in-clinic and telehealth video consults; 21-minute average reception wait; bedside manner 4.68/5 from 17 verified reports).
Patients evaluating Dr. Asit Pruthi in ZIP 93901 note 26 years of post-doctoral tenure (null, 2000) alongside 2.9 annual CMS procedures per patient.
Compared against Salinas, CA Ophthalmology peers
2,692 annual services across 920 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 | 996 | 12th | $216 – $295 |
| 92134 | Scanning Computerized Ophthalmic Retinal OCT Imaging | 700 | 15.11th | $119 – $163 |
| 92083 | Extended Threshold Visual Field Glaucoma Perimetry | 458 | 12.11th | $142 – $195 |
| 92004 | New Patient Complete Medical Eye & IOP Evaluation | 323 | 12.11th | $259 – $355 |
| 66984 | Extracapsular Cataract Removal w/ Intraocular Lens Implant | 215 | 12.11th | $950 – $1301 |
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Dr. Asit Pruthi, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Pruthi National Provider Identifier | NPI #1770580375 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (93901) |
| Dr. Pruthi Salinas CMS Volume Rank | 11.11th Pct (2,692 CMS svcs; Z -0.318σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (CA Ophthalmology) |
| Fair Cash-Pay New-Patient Benchmark | $239.00 (CPT 99204 GPCI Benchmark) | CMS Geographic Practice Cost Index (Salinas, CA) |
| Waiting-Room Wait Time & Cash Friendliness | $239.00 avg paid • 21 min lobby wait | 17 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.68/5 Listening • 4.86/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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