Dr. Ruth Tessema, MD
2041 Georgia Ave Nw, Washington, DC 20059 • +1-420-555-6480
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 2017)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Washington Percentiles
NPI #1891222899 • CBSA Regional • Ophthalmology
Anchored in Washington, DC 20059, Dr. Ruth Tessema, MD (NPI 1891222899) logged 1,723 annual procedures (focused low-volume boutique caseload (34.78th Washington percentile), 34.78th DC percentile, -0.34σ) with sub-specialty concentration in 26 Active CMS HCPCS Codes.
Procedural volume for Dr. Tessema is led by HCPCS 92014 (Comprehensive Ophthalmologic Slit-Lamp & Dilated Retinal Exam — 638 annual services, $198–$271 GPCI cash estimate), followed by CPT 92134 (Scanning Computerized Ophthalmic Retinal OCT Imaging, 448/yr) and CPT 92083 (Extended Threshold Visual Field Glaucoma Perimetry, 293/yr).
At 2041 Georgia Ave Nw (20059), Dr. Ruth Tessema, MD accommodates direct self-pay scheduling (hybrid in-clinic and telehealth video consults) at ~$209.00 per new consult (4.84/5 bedside rating).
NPI registry verification (#1891222899) confirms Dr. Ruth Tessema's MD standing serving CBSA 20059 with a 4.63/5 patient scorecard.
Compared against Washington, DC Ophthalmology peers
1,723 annual services across 743 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 | 638 | 34.78th | $198 – $271 |
| 92134 | Scanning Computerized Ophthalmic Retinal OCT Imaging | 448 | 37.78th | $109 – $149 |
| 92083 | Extended Threshold Visual Field Glaucoma Perimetry | 293 | 35.78th | $131 – $179 |
| 92004 | New Patient Complete Medical Eye & IOP Evaluation | 207 | 30.78th | $238 – $326 |
| 66984 | Extracapsular Cataract Removal w/ Intraocular Lens Implant | 138 | 37.78th | $871 – $1194 |
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Dr. Ruth Tessema, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Tessema National Provider Identifier | NPI #1891222899 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (20059) |
| Dr. Tessema Washington CMS Volume Rank | 34.78th Pct (1,723 CMS svcs; Z -0.335σ) | 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 | 22 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.84/5 Listening • 4.75/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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