Dr. Paul Strom, MD
2020 S Tamiami Trl, Sarasota, FL 34239 • +1-748-555-7477
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 2016)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Sarasota Percentiles
NPI #1396833190 • CBSA Regional • Ophthalmology
Dr. Paul Strom, MD (NPI #1396833190) practices Ophthalmology in Sarasota, FL (34239) with sub-specialty concentration in 34 Active CMS HCPCS Codes, recording 4,456 annual CMS services across 2,019 distinct beneficiaries—placing this practice as a mid-cohort balanced caseload (53.13th Sarasota percentile) (-0.14σ vs FL state mean, 60.85th statewide percentile).
Procedural volume for Dr. Strom is led by HCPCS 92014 (Comprehensive Ophthalmologic Slit-Lamp & Dilated Retinal Exam — 1649 annual services, $178–$245 GPCI cash estimate), followed by CPT 92134 (Scanning Computerized Ophthalmic Retinal OCT Imaging, 1159/yr) and CPT 92083 (Extended Threshold Visual Field Glaucoma Perimetry, 758/yr).
Self-pay new patient consultations with Dr. Strom (CPT 99204 GPCI-adjusted benchmark) estimate around $216.00 (community reported average: $216.00) with in-person clinic visits only, 15-minute average reception wait, and a 4.86/5 modern protocol openness score across 21 patient logs.
Clinical background for Dr. Strom (MD, NPI #1396833190) includes accredited doctoral training (2016, 10 yrs in practice) and dedicated on-site consultations at 2020 S Tamiami Trl.
Compared against Sarasota, FL Ophthalmology peers
4,456 annual services across 2,019 beneficiaries
Standard deviations from FL 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 | 1,649 | 53.13th | $178 – $245 |
| 92134 | Scanning Computerized Ophthalmic Retinal OCT Imaging | 1,159 | 49.13th | $98 – $135 |
| 92083 | Extended Threshold Visual Field Glaucoma Perimetry | 758 | 50.13th | $118 – $162 |
| 92004 | New Patient Complete Medical Eye & IOP Evaluation | 535 | 49.13th | $215 – $294 |
| 66984 | Extracapsular Cataract Removal w/ Intraocular Lens Implant | 356 | 55.13th | $786 – $1078 |
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Dr. Paul Strom, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Strom National Provider Identifier | NPI #1396833190 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (34239) |
| Dr. Strom Sarasota CMS Volume Rank | 53.13th Pct (4,456 CMS svcs; Z -0.143σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (FL Ophthalmology) |
| Fair Cash-Pay New-Patient Benchmark | $216.00 (CPT 99204 GPCI Benchmark) | CMS Geographic Practice Cost Index (Sarasota, FL) |
| Waiting-Room Wait Time & Cash Friendliness | $216.00 avg paid • 15 min lobby wait | 21 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.87/5 Listening • 4.86/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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