Dr. Pulin Shah, MD
1514 Jefferson Hwy, New Orleans, LA 70121 • +1-724-555-2106
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 2011)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & New Orleans Percentiles
NPI #1770537128 • CBSA Regional • Ophthalmology
Within the New Orleans, LA (CBSA local) Ophthalmology cohort, Dr. Pulin Shah, MD with sub-specialty concentration in 31 Active CMS HCPCS Codes ranks at the 17.39th municipal percentile and 10.75th LA percentile (-0.31σ Z-score) based on 1,030 billed procedures for 376 patients.
Fee-schedule auditing of NPI 1770537128 highlights 381 annual claims for 92014 (17.39th New Orleans percentile; $343–$470 self-pay corridor) plus 268 encounters under 92134 and 175 under 92083.
At 1514 Jefferson Hwy (70121), Dr. Pulin Shah, MD accommodates direct self-pay scheduling (hybrid in-clinic and telehealth video consults) at ~$209.00 per new consult (4.87/5 bedside rating).
Credentialed as an MD specialist with 15 years post-graduation experience since completing medical school at an LCME/COCA institution (2011), Dr. Shah coordinates 31 Active CMS HCPCS Codes workups from 1514 Jefferson Hwy (+1-724-555-2106).
Compared against New Orleans, LA Ophthalmology peers
1,030 annual services across 376 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 | 381 | 17.39th | $343 – $470 |
| 92134 | Scanning Computerized Ophthalmic Retinal OCT Imaging | 268 | 14.39th | $189 – $259 |
| 92083 | Extended Threshold Visual Field Glaucoma Perimetry | 175 | 13.39th | $227 – $311 |
| 92004 | New Patient Complete Medical Eye & IOP Evaluation | 124 | 19.39th | $413 – $566 |
| 66984 | Extracapsular Cataract Removal w/ Intraocular Lens Implant | 82 | 18.39th | $1513 – $2073 |
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Dr. Pulin Shah, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Shah National Provider Identifier | NPI #1770537128 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (70121) |
| Dr. Shah New Orleans CMS Volume Rank | 17.39th Pct (1,030 CMS svcs; Z -0.314σ) | 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 • 13 min lobby wait | 19 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.87/5 Listening • 4.85/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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