Dr. Sharmini Balakrishnan, MD
301 E Muhammad Ali Blvd, Louisville, KY 40202 • +1-351-555-7437
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 2008)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Louisville Percentiles
NPI #1639306343 • CBSA Regional • Ophthalmology
Statistical peer benchmarking across KY Ophthalmology providers positions Dr. Sharmini Balakrishnan, MD in Louisville at -0.40σ (39.58th city percentile / 48.98th state percentile, 576 Medicare beneficiaries), with clinical focus spanning 33 Active CMS HCPCS Codes.
Dr. Balakrishnan's longitudinal care intensity (4.1 billed units per patient across 576 individuals) centers on 92014 (875 annual units) and 92134 ($159–$218 cash range).
Cash-pay intake data for NPI 1639306343 (301 E Muhammad Ali Blvd, Louisville) indicates $209.00 typical out-of-pocket visit spend against a $209.00 locality benchmark, paired with 16-minute average reception wait and 4.41/5 biomarker openness.
Clinical background for Dr. Balakrishnan (MD, NPI #1639306343) includes accredited doctoral training (2008, 18 yrs in practice) and virtual + in-office availability across KY.
Compared against Louisville, KY Ophthalmology peers
2,366 annual services across 576 beneficiaries
Standard deviations from KY 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 | 875 | 39.58th | $289 – $396 |
| 92134 | Scanning Computerized Ophthalmic Retinal OCT Imaging | 615 | 39.58th | $159 – $218 |
| 92083 | Extended Threshold Visual Field Glaucoma Perimetry | 402 | 42.58th | $191 – $262 |
| 92004 | New Patient Complete Medical Eye & IOP Evaluation | 284 | 42.58th | $348 – $476 |
| 66984 | Extracapsular Cataract Removal w/ Intraocular Lens Implant | 189 | 44.58th | $1273 – $1745 |
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Dr. Sharmini Balakrishnan, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Balakrishnan National Provider Identifier | NPI #1639306343 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (40202) |
| Dr. Balakrishnan Louisville CMS Volume Rank | 39.58th Pct (2,366 CMS svcs; Z -0.397σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (KY Ophthalmology) |
| Fair Cash-Pay New-Patient Benchmark | $209.00 (CPT 99204 GPCI Benchmark) | CMS Geographic Practice Cost Index (Louisville, KY) |
| Waiting-Room Wait Time & Cash Friendliness | $209.00 avg paid • 16 min lobby wait | 16 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.71/5 Listening • 4.41/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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