Dr. Melanie Buttross, MD
4910 Massachusetts Ave Nw, Ste 21, Washington, DC 20016 • +1-830-555-4336
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 2008)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Washington Percentiles
NPI #1023086592 • CBSA Regional • Ophthalmology
Operating out of Washington, DC (4910 Massachusetts Ave Nw, Ste 21), Ophthalmology clinician Dr. Melanie Buttross, MD (accredited MD/DO training, 2008) maintains a upper-quartile active clinical volume (86.96th Washington percentile) (86.96th DC percentile; Z-score +0.21σ across 4,395 documented services) with sub-specialty concentration in 21 Active CMS HCPCS Codes.
Dr. Buttross's longitudinal care intensity (2.6 billed units per patient across 1696 individuals) centers on 92014 (1626 annual units) and 92134 ($104–$143 cash range).
Self-pay new patient consultations with Dr. Buttross (CPT 99204 GPCI-adjusted benchmark) estimate around $209.00 (community reported average: $209.00) with hybrid in-clinic and telehealth video consults, 17-minute average reception wait, and a 4.64/5 modern protocol openness score across 7 patient logs.
From 4910 Massachusetts Ave Nw, Ste 21 in Washington (+1-830-555-4336), Dr. Buttross, MD (18-year clinical track record) delivers 21 Active CMS HCPCS Codes care.
Compared against Washington, DC Ophthalmology peers
4,395 annual services across 1,696 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 | 1,626 | 86.96th | $189 – $260 |
| 92134 | Scanning Computerized Ophthalmic Retinal OCT Imaging | 1,143 | 90.96th | $104 – $143 |
| 92083 | Extended Threshold Visual Field Glaucoma Perimetry | 747 | 89.96th | $125 – $172 |
| 92004 | New Patient Complete Medical Eye & IOP Evaluation | 527 | 88.96th | $228 – $312 |
| 66984 | Extracapsular Cataract Removal w/ Intraocular Lens Implant | 352 | 82.96th | $835 – $1144 |
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Dr. Melanie Buttross, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Buttross National Provider Identifier | NPI #1023086592 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (20016) |
| Dr. Buttross Washington CMS Volume Rank | 86.96th Pct (4,395 CMS svcs; Z +0.209σ) | 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 • 17 min lobby wait | 7 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.73/5 Listening • 4.64/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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