Dr. Daniel Alter, MD
8901 W. Golf Rd, 206, Des Plaines, IL 60016 • +1-777-555-4893
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 1999)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Des Plaines Percentiles
NPI #1033184528 • CBSA Regional • Ophthalmology
Statistical peer benchmarking across IL Ophthalmology providers positions Dr. Daniel Alter, MD in Des Plaines at +3.12σ (84.21th city percentile / 98.08th state percentile, 1,301 Medicare beneficiaries), with clinical focus spanning 48 Active CMS HCPCS Codes.
Procedural volume for Dr. Alter is led by HCPCS 92014 (Comprehensive Ophthalmologic Slit-Lamp & Dilated Retinal Exam — 4360 annual services, $111–$152 GPCI cash estimate), followed by CPT 92134 (Scanning Computerized Ophthalmic Retinal OCT Imaging, 3064/yr) and CPT 92083 (Extended Threshold Visual Field Glaucoma Perimetry, 2003/yr).
Uninsured and high-deductible cash patients visiting Dr. Daniel Alter in Des Plaines (60016) face an estimated $218.00 initial evaluation fee at 8901 W. Golf Rd, 206 (hybrid in-clinic and telehealth video consults; 13-minute average reception wait; bedside manner 4.92/5 from 13 verified reports).
NPI registry verification (#1033184528) confirms Dr. Daniel Alter's MD standing serving CBSA 60016 with a 4.74/5 patient scorecard.
Compared against Des Plaines, IL Ophthalmology peers
62,236 annual services across 1,301 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 | 4,360 | 84.21th | $111 – $152 |
| 92134 | Scanning Computerized Ophthalmic Retinal OCT Imaging | 3,064 | 83.21th | $61 – $84 |
| 92083 | Extended Threshold Visual Field Glaucoma Perimetry | 2,003 | 86.21th | $73 – $101 |
| 92004 | New Patient Complete Medical Eye & IOP Evaluation | 1,414 | 80.21th | $134 – $183 |
| 66984 | Extracapsular Cataract Removal w/ Intraocular Lens Implant | 943 | 88.21th | $490 – $671 |
| 96372 | Therapeutic Subcutaneous/Intramuscular Injection Administration (48 HCPCS billing breadth) | 50,451 | 84.21th | $98 – $142 |
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Dr. Daniel Alter, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Alter National Provider Identifier | NPI #1033184528 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (60016) |
| Dr. Alter Des Plaines CMS Volume Rank | 84.21th Pct (62,236 CMS svcs; Z +3.117σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (IL Ophthalmology) |
| Fair Cash-Pay New-Patient Benchmark | $218.00 (CPT 99204 GPCI Benchmark) | CMS Geographic Practice Cost Index (Des Plaines, IL) |
| Waiting-Room Wait Time & Cash Friendliness | $218.00 avg paid • 13 min lobby wait | 13 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.92/5 Listening • 4.56/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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