Dr. B Ponakala, MD
7001 W Archer Ave, Chicago, IL 60638 • +1-248-555-6950
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 2001)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Chicago Percentiles
NPI #1457432742 • CBSA 16980 • Ophthalmology
Within the Chicago, IL (CBSA 16980) Ophthalmology cohort, Dr. B Ponakala, MD with sub-specialty concentration in 34 Active CMS HCPCS Codes ranks at the 81.98th municipal percentile and 76.97th IL percentile (-0.13σ Z-score) based on 6,035 billed procedures for 1,541 patients.
Fee-schedule auditing of NPI 1457432742 highlights 2233 annual claims for 92014 (81.98th Chicago percentile; $174–$238 self-pay corridor) plus 1569 encounters under 92134 and 1026 under 92083.
Cash-pay intake data for NPI 1457432742 (7001 W Archer Ave, Chicago) indicates $222.00 typical out-of-pocket visit spend against a $222.00 locality benchmark, paired with 18-minute average reception wait and 4.59/5 biomarker openness.
From 7001 W Archer Ave in Chicago (+1-248-555-6950), Dr. Ponakala, MD (25-year clinical track record) delivers 34 Active CMS HCPCS Codes care.
Compared against Chicago, IL Ophthalmology peers
6,035 annual services across 1,541 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 | 2,233 | 81.98th | $174 – $238 |
| 92134 | Scanning Computerized Ophthalmic Retinal OCT Imaging | 1,569 | 84.98th | $96 – $131 |
| 92083 | Extended Threshold Visual Field Glaucoma Perimetry | 1,026 | 76.98th | $115 – $157 |
| 92004 | New Patient Complete Medical Eye & IOP Evaluation | 724 | 84.98th | $209 – $286 |
| 66984 | Extracapsular Cataract Removal w/ Intraocular Lens Implant | 483 | 78.98th | $765 – $1049 |
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Dr. B Ponakala, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Ponakala National Provider Identifier | NPI #1457432742 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (60638) |
| Dr. Ponakala Chicago CMS Volume Rank | 81.98th Pct (6,035 CMS svcs; Z -0.130σ) | 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 • 18 min lobby wait | 12 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.56/5 Listening • 4.59/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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