Dr. Rachel Chen, MD
12605 E 16th Ave, Aurora, CO 80045 • +1-632-555-9639
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 2007)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Aurora Percentiles
NPI #1558740605 • CBSA Regional • Ophthalmology
Dr. Rachel Chen, MD (NPI #1558740605) practices Ophthalmology in Aurora, CO (80045) with sub-specialty concentration in 44 Active CMS HCPCS Codes, recording 19,288 annual CMS services across 713 distinct beneficiaries—placing this practice as a top-decile high-throughput specialist (90.32th percentile in Aurora) (+0.48σ vs CO state mean, 85.65th statewide percentile).
Among 6 tracked CMS fee-schedule codes for Dr. Chen (averaging 27.1 services per beneficiary), 92014 (Comprehensive Ophthalmologic Slit-Lamp & Dilated Retinal Exam) represents 13% of tracked volume (2418 encounters), paired with 92134 (1699x).
Uninsured and high-deductible cash patients visiting Dr. Rachel Chen in Aurora (80045) face an estimated $211.00 initial evaluation fee at 12605 E 16th Ave (in-person clinic visits only; 18-minute average reception wait; bedside manner 4.66/5 from 24 verified reports).
NPI registry verification (#1558740605) confirms Dr. Rachel Chen's MD standing serving CBSA 80045 with a 4.73/5 patient scorecard.
Top 10% Ophthalmology volume leader in Aurora, CO
19,288 annual services across 713 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 | 2,418 | 90.32th | $171 – $235 |
| 92134 | Scanning Computerized Ophthalmic Retinal OCT Imaging | 1,699 | 95.32th | $94 – $129 |
| 92083 | Extended Threshold Visual Field Glaucoma Perimetry | 1,111 | 92.32th | $113 – $155 |
| 92004 | New Patient Complete Medical Eye & IOP Evaluation | 784 | 95.32th | $206 – $282 |
| 66984 | Extracapsular Cataract Removal w/ Intraocular Lens Implant | 523 | 85.32th | $754 – $1034 |
| 96372 | Therapeutic Subcutaneous/Intramuscular Injection Administration (44 HCPCS billing breadth) | 12,752 | 90.32th | $150 – $218 |
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Dr. Rachel Chen, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Chen National Provider Identifier | NPI #1558740605 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (80045) |
| Dr. Chen Aurora CMS Volume Rank | 90.32th Pct (19,288 CMS svcs; Z +0.480σ) | 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 • 18 min lobby wait | 24 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.66/5 Listening • 4.47/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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