Dr. Sarah Ahmed, MD
200 W Arbor DR, San Diego, CA 92103 • +1-335-555-9425
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 2009)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & San Diego Percentiles
NPI #1477959096 • CBSA Regional • Ophthalmology
CMS Medicare Part B utilization records credit Dr. Sarah Ahmed (MD, NPI 1477959096) at 200 W Arbor DR in San Diego with 894 annual clinical services (353 beneficiaries), corresponding to a -0.42σ regional deviation and focused low-volume boutique caseload (18.57th San Diego percentile) with sub-specialty concentration in 29 Active CMS HCPCS Codes.
Dr. Ahmed's longitudinal care intensity (2.5 billed units per patient across 353 individuals) centers on 92014 (331 annual units) and 92134 ($110–$150 cash range).
Cash-pay intake data for NPI 1477959096 (200 W Arbor DR, San Diego) indicates $239.00 typical out-of-pocket visit spend against a $239.00 locality benchmark, paired with 11-minute average reception wait and 4.59/5 biomarker openness.
Spanning 17 years of clinical practice following 2009 graduation from medical training, Dr. Sarah Ahmed integrates 29 Active CMS HCPCS Codes diagnostics for San Diego metro patients.
Compared against San Diego, CA Ophthalmology peers
894 annual services across 353 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 | 331 | 18.57th | $199 – $273 |
| 92134 | Scanning Computerized Ophthalmic Retinal OCT Imaging | 232 | 16.57th | $110 – $150 |
| 92083 | Extended Threshold Visual Field Glaucoma Perimetry | 152 | 13.57th | $131 – $180 |
| 92004 | New Patient Complete Medical Eye & IOP Evaluation | 107 | 21.57th | $239 – $328 |
| 66984 | Extracapsular Cataract Removal w/ Intraocular Lens Implant | 72 | 18.57th | $876 – $1201 |
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Dr. Sarah Ahmed, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Ahmed National Provider Identifier | NPI #1477959096 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (92103) |
| Dr. Ahmed San Diego CMS Volume Rank | 18.57th Pct (894 CMS svcs; Z -0.423σ) | 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 | 17 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.86/5 Listening • 4.59/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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