Dr. Stephen Krates, DO
7340 West College Drive, Second Floor, Palos Heights, IL 60463 • +1-745-555-5057
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 1994)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Palos Heights Percentiles
NPI #1629145701 • CBSA Regional • Ophthalmology
Anchored in Palos Heights, IL 60463, Dr. Stephen Krates, DO (NPI 1629145701) logged 1,722 annual procedures (focused low-volume boutique caseload (0th Palos Heights percentile), 26.3th IL percentile, -0.38σ) with sub-specialty concentration in 20 Active CMS HCPCS Codes.
Procedural volume for Dr. Krates is led by HCPCS 92014 (Comprehensive Ophthalmologic Slit-Lamp & Dilated Retinal Exam — 637 annual services, $294–$403 GPCI cash estimate), followed by CPT 92134 (Scanning Computerized Ophthalmic Retinal OCT Imaging, 448/yr) and CPT 92083 (Extended Threshold Visual Field Glaucoma Perimetry, 293/yr).
Self-pay new patient consultations with Dr. Krates (CPT 99204 GPCI-adjusted benchmark) estimate around $218.00 (community reported average: $218.00) with hybrid in-clinic and telehealth video consults, 11-minute average reception wait, and a 4.57/5 modern protocol openness score across 11 patient logs.
Credentialed as an DO specialist with 32 years post-graduation experience since completing medical school at an LCME/COCA institution (1994), Dr. Krates coordinates 20 Active CMS HCPCS Codes workups from 7340 West College Drive, Second Floor (+1-745-555-5057).
Compared against Palos Heights, IL Ophthalmology peers
1,722 annual services across 550 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 | 637 | 12th | $294 – $403 |
| 92134 | Scanning Computerized Ophthalmic Retinal OCT Imaging | 448 | 12th | $162 – $222 |
| 92083 | Extended Threshold Visual Field Glaucoma Perimetry | 293 | 12th | $195 – $267 |
| 92004 | New Patient Complete Medical Eye & IOP Evaluation | 207 | 12th | $354 – $485 |
| 66984 | Extracapsular Cataract Removal w/ Intraocular Lens Implant | 138 | 12th | $1297 – $1777 |
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Dr. Stephen Krates, DO Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Krates National Provider Identifier | NPI #1629145701 (DO) | CMS NPPES Registry (60463) |
| Dr. Krates Palos Heights CMS Volume Rank | 0.00th Pct (1,722 CMS svcs; Z -0.379σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (IL Ophthalmology) |
| Fair Cash-Pay New-Patient Benchmark | $218.00 (CPT 99204 GPCI Benchmark) | CMS Geographic Practice Cost Index (Palos Heights, IL) |
| Waiting-Room Wait Time & Cash Friendliness | $218.00 avg paid • 11 min lobby wait | 11 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.71/5 Listening • 4.57/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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