Dr. Andrea Birnbaum, MD
1718 W Wolfram St, Chicago, IL 60657 • +1-634-555-4753
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 1994)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Chicago Percentiles
NPI #1912171364 • CBSA 16980 • Ophthalmology
Anchored in Chicago, IL 60657, Dr. Andrea Birnbaum, MD (NPI 1912171364) logged 638 annual procedures (focused low-volume boutique caseload (0.9th Chicago percentile), 0.19th IL percentile, -0.44σ) with sub-specialty concentration in 28 Active CMS HCPCS Codes.
Procedural volume for Dr. Birnbaum is led by HCPCS 92014 (Comprehensive Ophthalmologic Slit-Lamp & Dilated Retinal Exam — 236 annual services, $163–$223 GPCI cash estimate), followed by CPT 92134 (Scanning Computerized Ophthalmic Retinal OCT Imaging, 166/yr) and CPT 92083 (Extended Threshold Visual Field Glaucoma Perimetry, 108/yr).
Uninsured and high-deductible cash patients visiting Dr. Andrea Birnbaum in Chicago (60657) face an estimated $222.00 initial evaluation fee at 1718 W Wolfram St (hybrid in-clinic and telehealth video consults; 13-minute average reception wait; bedside manner 4.64/5 from 5 verified reports).
Spanning 32 years of clinical practice following 1994 graduation from medical training, Dr. Andrea Birnbaum integrates 28 Active CMS HCPCS Codes diagnostics for Chicago metro patients.
Compared against Chicago, IL Ophthalmology peers
638 annual services across 273 beneficiaries
Standard deviations from IL 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 | 236 | 12th | $163 – $223 |
| 92134 | Scanning Computerized Ophthalmic Retinal OCT Imaging | 166 | 12th | $90 – $123 |
| 92083 | Extended Threshold Visual Field Glaucoma Perimetry | 108 | 12th | $108 – $147 |
| 92004 | New Patient Complete Medical Eye & IOP Evaluation | 77 | 12th | $196 – $268 |
| 66984 | Extracapsular Cataract Removal w/ Intraocular Lens Implant | 51 | 12th | $717 – $983 |
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Dr. Andrea Birnbaum, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Birnbaum National Provider Identifier | NPI #1912171364 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (60657) |
| Dr. Birnbaum Chicago CMS Volume Rank | 0.90th Pct (638 CMS svcs; Z -0.442σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (IL Ophthalmology) |
| Fair Cash-Pay New-Patient Benchmark | $222.00 (CPT 99204 GPCI Benchmark) | CMS Geographic Practice Cost Index (Chicago, IL) |
| Waiting-Room Wait Time & Cash Friendliness | $222.00 avg paid • 13 min lobby wait | 5 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.64/5 Listening • 4.46/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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