Dr. Neil Choplin, MD
3939 3rd Ave, San Diego, CA 92103 • +1-335-555-9909
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 2003)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & San Diego Percentiles
NPI #1144205642 • CBSA Regional • Ophthalmology
Operating out of San Diego, CA (3939 3rd Ave), Ophthalmology clinician Dr. Neil Choplin, MD (accredited MD/DO training, 2003) maintains a focused low-volume boutique caseload (8.57th San Diego percentile) (2.78th CA percentile; Z-score -0.43σ across 740 documented services) with sub-specialty concentration in 18 Active CMS HCPCS Codes.
Fee-schedule auditing of NPI 1144205642 highlights 274 annual claims for 92014 (12th San Diego percentile; $143–$196 self-pay corridor) plus 192 encounters under 92134 and 126 under 92083.
Self-pay new patient consultations with Dr. Choplin (CPT 99204 GPCI-adjusted benchmark) estimate around $239.00 (community reported average: $239.00) with hybrid in-clinic and telehealth video consults, 11-minute average reception wait, and a 4.54/5 modern protocol openness score across 11 patient logs.
Credentialed as an MD specialist with 23 years post-graduation experience since completing medical school at an LCME/COCA institution (2003), Dr. Choplin coordinates 18 Active CMS HCPCS Codes workups from 3939 3rd Ave (+1-335-555-9909).
Compared against San Diego, CA Ophthalmology peers
740 annual services across 223 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 | 274 | 12th | $143 – $196 |
| 92134 | Scanning Computerized Ophthalmic Retinal OCT Imaging | 192 | 12th | $79 – $108 |
| 92083 | Extended Threshold Visual Field Glaucoma Perimetry | 126 | 12th | $95 – $130 |
| 92004 | New Patient Complete Medical Eye & IOP Evaluation | 89 | 12th | $172 – $236 |
| 66984 | Extracapsular Cataract Removal w/ Intraocular Lens Implant | 59 | 12th | $632 – $866 |
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Dr. Neil Choplin, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Choplin National Provider Identifier | NPI #1144205642 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (92103) |
| Dr. Choplin San Diego CMS Volume Rank | 8.57th Pct (740 CMS svcs; Z -0.432σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (CA Ophthalmology) |
| Fair Cash-Pay New-Patient Benchmark | $239.00 (CPT 99204 GPCI Benchmark) | CMS Geographic Practice Cost Index (San Diego, CA) |
| Waiting-Room Wait Time & Cash Friendliness | $239.00 avg paid • 11 min lobby wait | 11 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.92/5 Listening • 4.54/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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