Dr. Samuel Kim, MD
555 N 13th Ave, Upland, CA 91786 • +1-214-555-9017
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 2018)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Upland Percentiles
NPI #1720379100 • CBSA Regional • Ophthalmology
Within the Upland, CA (CBSA local) Ophthalmology cohort, Dr. Samuel Kim, MD with sub-specialty concentration in 36 Active CMS HCPCS Codes ranks at the 88.89th municipal percentile and 94.11th CA percentile (+1.47σ Z-score) based on 33,308 billed procedures for 621 patients.
Dr. Kim's longitudinal care intensity (53.6 billed units per patient across 621 individuals) centers on 92014 (1586 annual units) and 92134 ($65–$89 cash range).
Uninsured and high-deductible cash patients visiting Dr. Samuel Kim in Upland (91786) face an estimated $239.00 initial evaluation fee at 555 N 13th Ave (hybrid in-clinic and telehealth video consults; 16-minute average reception wait; bedside manner 4.90/5 from 26 verified reports).
Clinical background for Dr. Kim (MD, NPI #1720379100) includes accredited doctoral training (2018, 8 yrs in practice) and virtual + in-office availability across CA.
Compared against Upland, CA Ophthalmology peers
33,308 annual services across 621 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 | 1,586 | 88.89th | $118 – $162 |
| 92134 | Scanning Computerized Ophthalmic Retinal OCT Imaging | 1,114 | 87.89th | $65 – $89 |
| 92083 | Extended Threshold Visual Field Glaucoma Perimetry | 729 | 86.89th | $78 – $107 |
| 92004 | New Patient Complete Medical Eye & IOP Evaluation | 514 | 86.89th | $142 – $195 |
| 66984 | Extracapsular Cataract Removal w/ Intraocular Lens Implant | 343 | 90.89th | $521 – $714 |
| 96372 | Therapeutic Subcutaneous/Intramuscular Injection Administration (36 HCPCS billing breadth) | 29,022 | 88.89th | $104 – $151 |
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Dr. Samuel Kim, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Kim National Provider Identifier | NPI #1720379100 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (91786) |
| Dr. Kim Upland CMS Volume Rank | 88.89th Pct (33,308 CMS svcs; Z +1.466σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (CA Ophthalmology) |
| Fair Cash-Pay New-Patient Benchmark | $239.00 (CPT 99204 GPCI Benchmark) | CMS Geographic Practice Cost Index (Upland, CA) |
| Waiting-Room Wait Time & Cash Friendliness | $239.00 avg paid • 16 min lobby wait | 26 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.90/5 Listening • 4.74/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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