Dr. Andrew Hammer, MD
Walter Reed Army Medical Ctr, Eye Clinic, 1f, Washington, DC 20307 • +1-875-555-3949
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 2002)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Washington Percentiles
NPI #1720281181 • CBSA Regional • Ophthalmology
Operating out of Washington, DC (Walter Reed Army Medical Ctr, Eye Clinic, 1f), Ophthalmology clinician Dr. Andrew Hammer, MD (accredited MD/DO training, 2002) maintains a upper-quartile active clinical volume (65.22th Washington percentile) (65.22th DC percentile; Z-score -0.07σ across 3,028 documented services) with sub-specialty concentration in 27 Active CMS HCPCS Codes.
Procedural volume for Dr. Hammer is led by HCPCS 92014 (Comprehensive Ophthalmologic Slit-Lamp & Dilated Retinal Exam — 1120 annual services, $179–$245 GPCI cash estimate), followed by CPT 92134 (Scanning Computerized Ophthalmic Retinal OCT Imaging, 787/yr) and CPT 92083 (Extended Threshold Visual Field Glaucoma Perimetry, 515/yr).
Uninsured and high-deductible cash patients visiting Dr. Andrew Hammer in Washington (20307) face an estimated $209.00 initial evaluation fee at Walter Reed Army Medical Ctr, Eye Clinic, 1f (hybrid in-clinic and telehealth video consults; 20-minute average reception wait; bedside manner 4.73/5 from 10 verified reports).
Patients evaluating Dr. Andrew Hammer in ZIP 20307 note 24 years of post-doctoral tenure (null, 2002) alongside 3.7 annual CMS procedures per patient.
Compared against Washington, DC Ophthalmology peers
3,028 annual services across 808 beneficiaries
Standard deviations from DC 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 | 1,120 | 65.22th | $179 – $245 |
| 92134 | Scanning Computerized Ophthalmic Retinal OCT Imaging | 787 | 69.22th | $98 – $135 |
| 92083 | Extended Threshold Visual Field Glaucoma Perimetry | 515 | 70.22th | $118 – $162 |
| 92004 | New Patient Complete Medical Eye & IOP Evaluation | 363 | 60.22th | $215 – $295 |
| 66984 | Extracapsular Cataract Removal w/ Intraocular Lens Implant | 242 | 64.22th | $788 – $1079 |
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Dr. Andrew Hammer, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Hammer National Provider Identifier | NPI #1720281181 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (20307) |
| Dr. Hammer Washington CMS Volume Rank | 65.22th Pct (3,028 CMS svcs; Z -0.069σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (DC Ophthalmology) |
| Fair Cash-Pay New-Patient Benchmark | $209.00 (CPT 99204 GPCI Benchmark) | CMS Geographic Practice Cost Index (Washington, DC) |
| Waiting-Room Wait Time & Cash Friendliness | $209.00 avg paid • 20 min lobby wait | 10 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.73/5 Listening • 4.55/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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