Dr. David Palay, MD
5730 Glenridge DR Ne, Suite 120, Atlanta, GA 30328 • +1-965-555-5448
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 1999)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Atlanta Percentiles
NPI #1730249905 • CBSA 12060 • Ophthalmology
Operating out of Atlanta, GA (5730 Glenridge DR Ne, Suite 120), Ophthalmology clinician Dr. David Palay, MD (accredited MD/DO training, 1999) maintains a mid-cohort balanced caseload (40th Atlanta percentile) (30.43th GA percentile; Z-score -0.38σ across 1,848 documented services) with sub-specialty concentration in 19 Active CMS HCPCS Codes.
Fee-schedule auditing of NPI 1730249905 highlights 684 annual claims for 92014 (40th Atlanta percentile; $250–$342 self-pay corridor) plus 480 encounters under 92134 and 314 under 92083.
Uninsured and high-deductible cash patients visiting Dr. David Palay in Atlanta (30328) face an estimated $210.00 initial evaluation fee at 5730 Glenridge DR Ne, Suite 120 (hybrid in-clinic and telehealth video consults; 21-minute average reception wait; bedside manner 4.86/5 from 13 verified reports).
NPI registry verification (#1730249905) confirms Dr. David Palay's MD standing serving CBSA 12060 with a 4.78/5 patient scorecard.
Compared against Atlanta, GA Ophthalmology peers
1,848 annual services across 755 beneficiaries
Standard deviations from GA 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 | 684 | 40th | $250 – $342 |
| 92134 | Scanning Computerized Ophthalmic Retinal OCT Imaging | 480 | 41th | $138 – $189 |
| 92083 | Extended Threshold Visual Field Glaucoma Perimetry | 314 | 35th | $165 – $226 |
| 92004 | New Patient Complete Medical Eye & IOP Evaluation | 222 | 37th | $301 – $412 |
| 66984 | Extracapsular Cataract Removal w/ Intraocular Lens Implant | 148 | 45th | $1101 – $1508 |
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Dr. David Palay, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Palay National Provider Identifier | NPI #1730249905 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (30328) |
| Dr. Palay Atlanta CMS Volume Rank | 40.00th Pct (1,848 CMS svcs; Z -0.384σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (GA Ophthalmology) |
| Fair Cash-Pay New-Patient Benchmark | $210.00 (CPT 99204 GPCI Benchmark) | CMS Geographic Practice Cost Index (Atlanta, GA) |
| Waiting-Room Wait Time & Cash Friendliness | $210.00 avg paid • 21 min lobby wait | 13 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.86/5 Listening • 4.76/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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