Dr. Richard Kim, MD
622 Abbott St, Salinas, CA 93901 • +1-968-555-9062
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 2004)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Salinas Percentiles
NPI #1770580243 • CBSA Regional • Ophthalmology
Dr. Richard Kim, MD (NPI #1770580243) practices Ophthalmology in Salinas, CA (93901) with sub-specialty concentration in 37 Active CMS HCPCS Codes, recording 8,159 annual CMS services across 1,693 distinct beneficiaries—placing this practice as a upper-quartile active clinical volume (66.67th Salinas percentile) (+0.00σ vs CA state mean, 81.25th statewide percentile).
Medicare Part B line-item claims for Dr. Richard Kim (93901) place 92014 at the top of the practice ledger (3019 yearly units, 66.67th metro rank), rounded out by 92134 and 92083.
Self-pay new patient consultations with Dr. Kim (CPT 99204 GPCI-adjusted benchmark) estimate around $239.00 (community reported average: $239.00) with in-person clinic visits only, 12-minute average reception wait, and a 4.57/5 modern protocol openness score across 24 patient logs.
Patients evaluating Dr. Richard Kim in ZIP 93901 note 22 years of post-doctoral tenure (null, 2004) alongside 4.8 annual CMS procedures per patient.
Compared against Salinas, CA Ophthalmology peers
8,159 annual services across 1,693 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 | 3,019 | 66.67th | $184 – $252 |
| 92134 | Scanning Computerized Ophthalmic Retinal OCT Imaging | 2,121 | 69.67th | $101 – $139 |
| 92083 | Extended Threshold Visual Field Glaucoma Perimetry | 1,387 | 66.67th | $122 – $167 |
| 92004 | New Patient Complete Medical Eye & IOP Evaluation | 979 | 62.67th | $222 – $304 |
| 66984 | Extracapsular Cataract Removal w/ Intraocular Lens Implant | 653 | 68.67th | $811 – $1112 |
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Dr. Richard Kim, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Kim National Provider Identifier | NPI #1770580243 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (93901) |
| Dr. Kim Salinas CMS Volume Rank | 66.67th Pct (8,159 CMS svcs; Z +0.001σ) | 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 • 12 min lobby wait | 24 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.81/5 Listening • 4.57/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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