Dr. Saagar Pandit, MD
5086 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL 60630 • +1-590-555-3282
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 2011)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Chicago Percentiles
NPI #1598253437 • CBSA 16980 • Ophthalmology
Within the Chicago, IL (CBSA 16980) Ophthalmology cohort, Dr. Saagar Pandit, MD with sub-specialty concentration in 39 Active CMS HCPCS Codes ranks at the 28.83th municipal percentile and 14.59th IL percentile (-0.41σ Z-score) based on 1,209 billed procedures for 417 patients.
Fee-schedule auditing of NPI 1598253437 highlights 317 annual claims for 92014 (28.83th Chicago percentile; $183–$251 self-pay corridor) plus 223 encounters under 92134 and 146 under 92083.
At 5086 N Elston Ave (60630), Dr. Saagar Pandit, MD accommodates direct self-pay scheduling (hybrid in-clinic and telehealth video consults) at ~$222.00 per new consult (4.84/5 bedside rating).
Spanning 15 years of clinical practice following 2011 graduation from medical training, Dr. Saagar Pandit integrates 39 Active CMS HCPCS Codes diagnostics for Chicago metro patients.
Compared against Chicago, IL Ophthalmology peers
1,209 annual services across 417 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 | 317 | 28.83th | $183 – $251 |
| 92134 | Scanning Computerized Ophthalmic Retinal OCT Imaging | 223 | 27.83th | $101 – $138 |
| 92083 | Extended Threshold Visual Field Glaucoma Perimetry | 146 | 31.83th | $121 – $166 |
| 92004 | New Patient Complete Medical Eye & IOP Evaluation | 103 | 30.83th | $220 – $302 |
| 66984 | Extracapsular Cataract Removal w/ Intraocular Lens Implant | 69 | 24.83th | $806 – $1105 |
| 96372 | Therapeutic Subcutaneous/Intramuscular Injection Administration (39 HCPCS billing breadth) | 351 | 28.83th | $161 – $233 |
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Dr. Saagar Pandit, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Pandit National Provider Identifier | NPI #1598253437 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (60630) |
| Dr. Pandit Chicago CMS Volume Rank | 28.83th Pct (1,209 CMS svcs; Z -0.409σ) | 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 • 20 min lobby wait | 22 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.84/5 Listening • 4.92/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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