Dr. Ze Zhang, MD
1430 Tulane Ave # 8559, New Orleans, LA 70112 • +1-516-555-4726
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 2007)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & New Orleans Percentiles
NPI #1811239940 • CBSA Regional • Ophthalmology
Statistical peer benchmarking across LA Ophthalmology providers positions Dr. Ze Zhang, MD in New Orleans at -0.31σ (21.74th city percentile / 12.37th state percentile, 322 Medicare beneficiaries), with clinical focus spanning 27 Active CMS HCPCS Codes.
Granular CPT/HCPCS billing distribution at 1430 Tulane Ave # 8559 shows Dr. Ze Zhang's primary concentration in Comprehensive Ophthalmologic Slit-Lamp & Dilated Retinal Exam (code 92014: 391x/yr, 21.74th local percentile) alongside Scanning Computerized Ophthalmic Retinal OCT Imaging (92134: 275x/yr, $77–$105).
Self-pay new patient consultations with Dr. Zhang (CPT 99204 GPCI-adjusted benchmark) estimate around $209.00 (community reported average: $209.00) with in-person clinic visits only, 19-minute average reception wait, and a 4.75/5 modern protocol openness score across 21 patient logs.
Clinical background for Dr. Zhang (MD, NPI #1811239940) includes accredited doctoral training (2007, 19 yrs in practice) and dedicated on-site consultations at 1430 Tulane Ave # 8559.
Compared against New Orleans, LA Ophthalmology peers
1,057 annual services across 322 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 | 391 | 21.74th | $140 – $191 |
| 92134 | Scanning Computerized Ophthalmic Retinal OCT Imaging | 275 | 17.74th | $77 – $105 |
| 92083 | Extended Threshold Visual Field Glaucoma Perimetry | 180 | 23.74th | $92 – $126 |
| 92004 | New Patient Complete Medical Eye & IOP Evaluation | 127 | 23.74th | $168 – $230 |
| 66984 | Extracapsular Cataract Removal w/ Intraocular Lens Implant | 85 | 23.74th | $615 – $843 |
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Dr. Ze Zhang, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Zhang National Provider Identifier | NPI #1811239940 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (70112) |
| Dr. Zhang New Orleans CMS Volume Rank | 21.74th Pct (1,057 CMS svcs; Z -0.313σ) | 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 • 19 min lobby wait | 21 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.63/5 Listening • 4.75/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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