Dr. Stephen Winkler, MD
940 Lee St, Des Plaines, IL 60016 • +1-777-555-6931
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 2007)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Des Plaines Percentiles
NPI #1104158591 • CBSA Regional • Ophthalmology
Statistical peer benchmarking across IL Ophthalmology providers positions Dr. Stephen Winkler, MD in Des Plaines at -0.44σ (0th city percentile / 0.58th state percentile, 216 Medicare beneficiaries), with clinical focus spanning 83 Active CMS HCPCS Codes.
Dr. Winkler's longitudinal care intensity (3.1 billed units per patient across 216 individuals) centers on 92014 (245 annual units) and 92134 ($188–$257 cash range).
Uninsured and high-deductible cash patients visiting Dr. Stephen Winkler in Des Plaines (60016) face an estimated $218.00 initial evaluation fee at 940 Lee St (in-person clinic visits only; 10-minute average reception wait; bedside manner 4.88/5 from 6 verified reports).
NPI registry verification (#1104158591) confirms Dr. Stephen Winkler's MD standing serving CBSA 60016 with a 4.95/5 patient scorecard.
Compared against Des Plaines, IL Ophthalmology peers
663 annual services across 216 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 | 245 | 12th | $341 – $467 |
| 92134 | Scanning Computerized Ophthalmic Retinal OCT Imaging | 172 | 12th | $188 – $257 |
| 92083 | Extended Threshold Visual Field Glaucoma Perimetry | 113 | 12th | $225 – $309 |
| 92004 | New Patient Complete Medical Eye & IOP Evaluation | 80 | 12th | $410 – $562 |
| 66984 | Extracapsular Cataract Removal w/ Intraocular Lens Implant | 53 | 12th | $1503 – $2060 |
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Dr. Stephen Winkler, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Winkler National Provider Identifier | NPI #1104158591 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (60016) |
| Dr. Winkler Des Plaines CMS Volume Rank | 0.00th Pct (663 CMS svcs; Z -0.441σ) | 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 • 10 min lobby wait | 6 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.88/5 Listening • 4.87/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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