Dr. Michael Macdonald, MD
50 S San Mateo DR, Suite 200, San Mateo, CA 94401 • +1-670-555-4291
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 2006)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & San Mateo Percentiles
NPI #1144398512 • CBSA Regional • Ophthalmology
CMS Medicare Part B utilization records credit Dr. Michael Macdonald (MD, NPI 1144398512) at 50 S San Mateo DR, Suite 200 in San Mateo with 1,509 annual clinical services (490 beneficiaries), corresponding to a -0.39σ regional deviation and focused low-volume boutique caseload (16.67th San Mateo percentile) with sub-specialty concentration in 11 Active CMS HCPCS Codes.
Among 5 tracked CMS fee-schedule codes for Dr. Macdonald (averaging 3.1 services per beneficiary), 92014 (Comprehensive Ophthalmologic Slit-Lamp & Dilated Retinal Exam) represents 37% of tracked volume (558 encounters), paired with 92134 (392x).
For out-of-network patients contacting +1-670-555-4291, Dr. Macdonald's practice posts a $239.00 GPCI self-pay consult estimate ($239.00 patient-logged median, 4.77/5 composite reality score over 8 submissions).
Clinical background for Dr. Macdonald (MD, NPI #1144398512) includes accredited doctoral training (2006, 20 yrs in practice) and virtual + in-office availability across CA.
Compared against San Mateo, CA Ophthalmology peers
1,509 annual services across 490 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 | 558 | 16.67th | $181 – $248 |
| 92134 | Scanning Computerized Ophthalmic Retinal OCT Imaging | 392 | 14.67th | $100 – $137 |
| 92083 | Extended Threshold Visual Field Glaucoma Perimetry | 257 | 16.67th | $120 – $164 |
| 92004 | New Patient Complete Medical Eye & IOP Evaluation | 181 | 19.67th | $218 – $299 |
| 66984 | Extracapsular Cataract Removal w/ Intraocular Lens Implant | 121 | 15.67th | $799 – $1095 |
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Dr. Michael Macdonald, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Macdonald National Provider Identifier | NPI #1144398512 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (94401) |
| Dr. Macdonald San Mateo CMS Volume Rank | 16.67th Pct (1,509 CMS svcs; Z -0.387σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (CA Ophthalmology) |
| Fair Cash-Pay New-Patient Benchmark | $239.00 (CPT 99204 GPCI Benchmark) | CMS Geographic Practice Cost Index (San Mateo, CA) |
| Waiting-Room Wait Time & Cash Friendliness | $239.00 avg paid • 22 min lobby wait | 8 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.70/5 Listening • 4.58/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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