Dr. Elmer Tu, MD
1855 W Taylor St, Chicago, IL 60612 • +1-506-555-6285
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 1998)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Chicago Percentiles
NPI #1730192436 • CBSA 16980 • Ophthalmology
CMS Medicare Part B utilization records credit Dr. Elmer Tu (MD, NPI 1730192436) at 1855 W Taylor St in Chicago with 1,331 annual clinical services (510 beneficiaries), corresponding to a -0.40σ regional deviation and focused low-volume boutique caseload (33.33th Chicago percentile) with sub-specialty concentration in 48 Active CMS HCPCS Codes.
Granular CPT/HCPCS billing distribution at 1855 W Taylor St shows Dr. Elmer Tu's primary concentration in Comprehensive Ophthalmologic Slit-Lamp & Dilated Retinal Exam (code 92014: 492x/yr, 33.33th local percentile) alongside Scanning Computerized Ophthalmic Retinal OCT Imaging (92134: 346x/yr, $122–$167).
For out-of-network patients contacting +1-506-555-6285, Dr. Tu's practice posts a $222.00 GPCI self-pay consult estimate ($222.00 patient-logged median, 4.59/5 composite reality score over 6 submissions).
From 1855 W Taylor St in Chicago (+1-506-555-6285), Dr. Tu, MD (28-year clinical track record) delivers 48 Active CMS HCPCS Codes care.
Compared against Chicago, IL Ophthalmology peers
1,331 annual services across 510 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 | 492 | 33.33th | $222 – $304 |
| 92134 | Scanning Computerized Ophthalmic Retinal OCT Imaging | 346 | 33.33th | $122 – $167 |
| 92083 | Extended Threshold Visual Field Glaucoma Perimetry | 226 | 30.33th | $146 – $201 |
| 92004 | New Patient Complete Medical Eye & IOP Evaluation | 160 | 31.33th | $267 – $365 |
| 66984 | Extracapsular Cataract Removal w/ Intraocular Lens Implant | 106 | 35.33th | $976 – $1338 |
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Dr. Elmer Tu, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Tu National Provider Identifier | NPI #1730192436 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (60612) |
| Dr. Tu Chicago CMS Volume Rank | 33.33th Pct (1,331 CMS svcs; Z -0.402σ) | 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 • 12 min lobby wait | 6 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.55/5 Listening • 4.49/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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