Dr. Jeffrey Nichols, MD
18440 Governors Hwy, Homewood, IL 60430 • +1-302-555-2643
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 2008)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Homewood Percentiles
NPI #1992809941 • CBSA Regional • Ophthalmology
Operating out of Homewood, IL (18440 Governors Hwy), Ophthalmology clinician Dr. Jeffrey Nichols, MD (accredited MD/DO training, 2008) maintains a focused low-volume boutique caseload (14.29th Homewood percentile) (23.42th IL percentile; Z-score -0.39σ across 1,590 documented services) with sub-specialty concentration in 19 Active CMS HCPCS Codes.
Among 5 tracked CMS fee-schedule codes for Dr. Nichols (averaging 2.0 services per beneficiary), 92014 (Comprehensive Ophthalmologic Slit-Lamp & Dilated Retinal Exam) represents 37% of tracked volume (588 encounters), paired with 92134 (413x).
Self-pay new patient consultations with Dr. Nichols (CPT 99204 GPCI-adjusted benchmark) estimate around $218.00 (community reported average: $218.00) with hybrid in-clinic and telehealth video consults, 17-minute average reception wait, and a 4.40/5 modern protocol openness score across 25 patient logs.
From 18440 Governors Hwy in Homewood (+1-302-555-2643), Dr. Nichols, MD (18-year clinical track record) delivers 19 Active CMS HCPCS Codes care.
Compared against Homewood, IL Ophthalmology peers
1,590 annual services across 798 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 | 588 | 14.29th | $140 – $192 |
| 92134 | Scanning Computerized Ophthalmic Retinal OCT Imaging | 413 | 16.29th | $77 – $106 |
| 92083 | Extended Threshold Visual Field Glaucoma Perimetry | 270 | 17.29th | $93 – $127 |
| 92004 | New Patient Complete Medical Eye & IOP Evaluation | 191 | 14.29th | $169 – $231 |
| 66984 | Extracapsular Cataract Removal w/ Intraocular Lens Implant | 127 | 16.29th | $618 – $847 |
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Dr. Jeffrey Nichols, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Nichols National Provider Identifier | NPI #1992809941 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (60430) |
| Dr. Nichols Homewood CMS Volume Rank | 14.29th Pct (1,590 CMS svcs; Z -0.387σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (IL Ophthalmology) |
| Fair Cash-Pay New-Patient Benchmark | $218.00 (CPT 99204 GPCI Benchmark) | CMS Geographic Practice Cost Index (Homewood, IL) |
| Waiting-Room Wait Time & Cash Friendliness | $218.00 avg paid • 17 min lobby wait | 25 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.57/5 Listening • 4.40/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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