Dr. Michael Taravella, MD
12605 E 16th Ave, Aurora, CO 80045 • +1-632-555-1942
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 2001)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Aurora Percentiles
NPI #1477631737 • CBSA Regional • Ophthalmology
Dr. Michael Taravella, MD (NPI #1477631737) practices Ophthalmology in Aurora, CO (80045) with sub-specialty concentration in 34 Active CMS HCPCS Codes, recording 1,605 annual CMS services across 658 distinct beneficiaries—placing this practice as a mid-cohort balanced caseload (41.94th Aurora percentile) (-0.43σ vs CO state mean, 28.7th statewide percentile).
Fee-schedule auditing of NPI 1477631737 highlights 594 annual claims for 92014 (41.94th Aurora percentile; $260–$357 self-pay corridor) plus 417 encounters under 92134 and 273 under 92083.
Direct cash-pay transparency modeling sets Dr. Taravella's baseline new-consult rate near $211.00 in Aurora, CO (cash-pay accepted, in-person clinic visits only, 15-minute average reception wait).
Credentialed as an MD specialist with 25 years post-graduation experience since completing medical school at an LCME/COCA institution (2001), Dr. Taravella coordinates 34 Active CMS HCPCS Codes workups from 12605 E 16th Ave (+1-632-555-1942).
Compared against Aurora, CO Ophthalmology peers
1,605 annual services across 658 beneficiaries
Standard deviations from CO 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 | 594 | 41.94th | $260 – $357 |
| 92134 | Scanning Computerized Ophthalmic Retinal OCT Imaging | 417 | 41.94th | $143 – $197 |
| 92083 | Extended Threshold Visual Field Glaucoma Perimetry | 273 | 37.94th | $172 – $236 |
| 92004 | New Patient Complete Medical Eye & IOP Evaluation | 193 | 43.94th | $313 – $429 |
| 66984 | Extracapsular Cataract Removal w/ Intraocular Lens Implant | 128 | 36.94th | $1147 – $1572 |
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Dr. Michael Taravella, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Taravella National Provider Identifier | NPI #1477631737 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (80045) |
| Dr. Taravella Aurora CMS Volume Rank | 41.94th Pct (1,605 CMS svcs; Z -0.434σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (CO Ophthalmology) |
| Fair Cash-Pay New-Patient Benchmark | $211.00 (CPT 99204 GPCI Benchmark) | CMS Geographic Practice Cost Index (Aurora, CO) |
| Waiting-Room Wait Time & Cash Friendliness | $211.00 avg paid • 15 min lobby wait | 21 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.66/5 Listening • 4.86/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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