Dr. Katherine Loftfield, MD
1514 Jefferson Hwy, New Orleans, LA 70121 • +1-724-555-5798
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 2009)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & New Orleans Percentiles
NPI #1326099888 • CBSA Regional • Ophthalmology
Operating out of New Orleans, LA (1514 Jefferson Hwy), Ophthalmology clinician Dr. Katherine Loftfield, MD (accredited MD/DO training, 2009) maintains a focused low-volume boutique caseload (4.35th New Orleans percentile) (5.38th LA percentile; Z-score -0.32σ across 794 documented services) with sub-specialty concentration in 22 Active CMS HCPCS Codes.
Procedural volume for Dr. Loftfield is led by HCPCS 92014 (Comprehensive Ophthalmologic Slit-Lamp & Dilated Retinal Exam — 294 annual services, $135–$185 GPCI cash estimate), followed by CPT 92134 (Scanning Computerized Ophthalmic Retinal OCT Imaging, 206/yr) and CPT 92083 (Extended Threshold Visual Field Glaucoma Perimetry, 135/yr).
Uninsured and high-deductible cash patients visiting Dr. Katherine Loftfield in New Orleans (70121) face an estimated $209.00 initial evaluation fee at 1514 Jefferson Hwy (hybrid in-clinic and telehealth video consults; 9-minute average reception wait; bedside manner 4.72/5 from 23 verified reports).
Credentialed as an MD specialist with 17 years post-graduation experience since completing medical school at an LCME/COCA institution (2009), Dr. Loftfield coordinates 22 Active CMS HCPCS Codes workups from 1514 Jefferson Hwy (+1-724-555-5798).
Compared against New Orleans, LA Ophthalmology peers
794 annual services across 230 beneficiaries
Standard deviations from LA 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 | 294 | 12th | $135 – $185 |
| 92134 | Scanning Computerized Ophthalmic Retinal OCT Imaging | 206 | 12th | $74 – $102 |
| 92083 | Extended Threshold Visual Field Glaucoma Perimetry | 135 | 12th | $89 – $122 |
| 92004 | New Patient Complete Medical Eye & IOP Evaluation | 95 | 12th | $162 – $222 |
| 66984 | Extracapsular Cataract Removal w/ Intraocular Lens Implant | 64 | 12th | $594 – $814 |
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Dr. Katherine Loftfield, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Loftfield National Provider Identifier | NPI #1326099888 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (70121) |
| Dr. Loftfield New Orleans CMS Volume Rank | 4.35th Pct (794 CMS svcs; Z -0.322σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (LA Ophthalmology) |
| Fair Cash-Pay New-Patient Benchmark | $209.00 (CPT 99204 GPCI Benchmark) | CMS Geographic Practice Cost Index (New Orleans, LA) |
| Waiting-Room Wait Time & Cash Friendliness | $209.00 avg paid • 9 min lobby wait | 23 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.72/5 Listening • 4.89/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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