Dr. Mehran Taban, MD
20528 Hawthorne Blvd Ste 201, Torrance, CA 90503 • +1-719-555-1671
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 2005)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Torrance Percentiles
NPI #1497943914 • CBSA Regional • Ophthalmology
Statistical peer benchmarking across CA Ophthalmology providers positions Dr. Mehran Taban, MD in Torrance at +1.71σ (95.45th city percentile / 94.85th state percentile, 1,387 Medicare beneficiaries), with clinical focus spanning 61 Active CMS HCPCS Codes.
Among 6 tracked CMS fee-schedule codes for Dr. Taban (averaging 27.0 services per beneficiary), 92014 (Comprehensive Ophthalmologic Slit-Lamp & Dilated Retinal Exam) represents 28% of tracked volume (10517 encounters), paired with 92134 (7390x).
Uninsured and high-deductible cash patients visiting Dr. Mehran Taban in Torrance (90503) face an estimated $239.00 initial evaluation fee at 20528 Hawthorne Blvd Ste 201 (hybrid in-clinic and telehealth video consults; 11-minute average reception wait; bedside manner 4.72/5 from 25 verified reports).
Patients evaluating Dr. Mehran Taban in ZIP 90503 note 21 years of post-doctoral tenure (null, 2005) alongside 27.0 annual CMS procedures per patient.
Top 10% Ophthalmology volume leader in Torrance, CA
37,472 annual services across 1,387 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 | 10,517 | 95.45th | $184 – $252 |
| 92134 | Scanning Computerized Ophthalmic Retinal OCT Imaging | 7,390 | 99.45th | $101 – $139 |
| 92083 | Extended Threshold Visual Field Glaucoma Perimetry | 4,832 | 95.45th | $121 – $166 |
| 92004 | New Patient Complete Medical Eye & IOP Evaluation | 3,411 | 98.45th | $221 – $303 |
| 66984 | Extracapsular Cataract Removal w/ Intraocular Lens Implant | 2,274 | 96.45th | $810 – $1110 |
| 96372 | Therapeutic Subcutaneous/Intramuscular Injection Administration (61 HCPCS billing breadth) | 9,049 | 95.45th | $162 – $235 |
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Dr. Mehran Taban, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Taban National Provider Identifier | NPI #1497943914 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (90503) |
| Dr. Taban Torrance CMS Volume Rank | 95.45th Pct (37,472 CMS svcs; Z +1.709σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (CA Ophthalmology) |
| Fair Cash-Pay New-Patient Benchmark | $239.00 (CPT 99204 GPCI Benchmark) | CMS Geographic Practice Cost Index (Torrance, CA) |
| Waiting-Room Wait Time & Cash Friendliness | $239.00 avg paid • 11 min lobby wait | 25 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.72/5 Listening • 4.75/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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