Dr. Elizabeth Gauger, MD
1650 1st Ave Ne, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402 • +1-764-555-4881
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 2013)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Cedar Rapids Percentiles
NPI #1285950915 • CBSA Regional • Ophthalmology
Operating out of Cedar Rapids, IA (1650 1st Ave Ne), Ophthalmology clinician Dr. Elizabeth Gauger, MD (accredited MD/DO training, 2013) maintains a upper-quartile active clinical volume (66.67th Cedar Rapids percentile) (67.24th IA percentile; Z-score -0.30σ across 5,841 documented services) with sub-specialty concentration in 54 Active CMS HCPCS Codes.
Medicare Part B line-item claims for Dr. Elizabeth Gauger (52402) place 92014 at the top of the practice ledger (1079 yearly units, 66.67th metro rank), rounded out by 92134 and 92083.
Self-pay new patient consultations with Dr. Gauger (CPT 99204 GPCI-adjusted benchmark) estimate around $209.00 (community reported average: $209.00) with in-person clinic visits only, 13-minute average reception wait, and a 4.85/5 modern protocol openness score across 3 patient logs.
From 1650 1st Ave Ne in Cedar Rapids (+1-764-555-4881), Dr. Gauger, MD (13-year clinical track record) delivers 54 Active CMS HCPCS Codes care.
Compared against Cedar Rapids, IA Ophthalmology peers
5,841 annual services across 945 beneficiaries
Standard deviations from IA 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 | 1,079 | 66.67th | $141 – $193 |
| 92134 | Scanning Computerized Ophthalmic Retinal OCT Imaging | 758 | 70.67th | $78 – $107 |
| 92083 | Extended Threshold Visual Field Glaucoma Perimetry | 496 | 67.67th | $93 – $128 |
| 92004 | New Patient Complete Medical Eye & IOP Evaluation | 350 | 66.67th | $170 – $233 |
| 66984 | Extracapsular Cataract Removal w/ Intraocular Lens Implant | 233 | 71.67th | $622 – $852 |
| 96372 | Therapeutic Subcutaneous/Intramuscular Injection Administration (54 HCPCS billing breadth) | 2,924 | 66.67th | $124 – $180 |
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Dr. Elizabeth Gauger, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Gauger National Provider Identifier | NPI #1285950915 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (52402) |
| Dr. Gauger Cedar Rapids CMS Volume Rank | 66.67th Pct (5,841 CMS svcs; Z -0.301σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (IA Ophthalmology) |
| Fair Cash-Pay New-Patient Benchmark | $209.00 (CPT 99204 GPCI Benchmark) | CMS Geographic Practice Cost Index (Cedar Rapids, IA) |
| Waiting-Room Wait Time & Cash Friendliness | $209.00 avg paid • 13 min lobby wait | 3 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.73/5 Listening • 4.85/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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