Dr. Margaret Wheat, MD
7607 Youree DR, Shreveport, LA 71105 • +1-893-555-4660
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 2007)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Shreveport Percentiles
NPI #1427045814 • CBSA Regional • Ophthalmology
CMS Medicare Part B utilization records credit Dr. Margaret Wheat (MD, NPI 1427045814) at 7607 Youree DR in Shreveport with 5,687 annual clinical services (939 beneficiaries), corresponding to a -0.15σ regional deviation and upper-quartile active clinical volume (73.68th Shreveport percentile) with sub-specialty concentration in 45 Active CMS HCPCS Codes.
Among 6 tracked CMS fee-schedule codes for Dr. Wheat (averaging 6.1 services per beneficiary), 92014 (Comprehensive Ophthalmologic Slit-Lamp & Dilated Retinal Exam) represents 18% of tracked volume (1031 encounters), paired with 92134 (724x).
At 7607 Youree DR (71105), Dr. Margaret Wheat, MD accommodates direct self-pay scheduling (in-person clinic visits only) at ~$209.00 per new consult (4.92/5 bedside rating).
Credentialed as an MD specialist with 19 years post-graduation experience since completing medical school at an LCME/COCA institution (2007), Dr. Wheat coordinates 45 Active CMS HCPCS Codes workups from 7607 Youree DR (+1-893-555-4660).
Compared against Shreveport, LA Ophthalmology peers
5,687 annual services across 939 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 | 1,031 | 73.68th | $83 – $113 |
| 92134 | Scanning Computerized Ophthalmic Retinal OCT Imaging | 724 | 68.68th | $46 – $62 |
| 92083 | Extended Threshold Visual Field Glaucoma Perimetry | 474 | 69.68th | $55 – $75 |
| 92004 | New Patient Complete Medical Eye & IOP Evaluation | 334 | 68.68th | $100 – $136 |
| 66984 | Extracapsular Cataract Removal w/ Intraocular Lens Implant | 223 | 74.68th | $365 – $500 |
| 96372 | Therapeutic Subcutaneous/Intramuscular Injection Administration (45 HCPCS billing breadth) | 2,901 | 73.68th | $73 – $106 |
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Dr. Margaret Wheat, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Wheat National Provider Identifier | NPI #1427045814 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (71105) |
| Dr. Wheat Shreveport CMS Volume Rank | 73.68th Pct (5,687 CMS svcs; Z -0.151σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (LA Ophthalmology) |
| Fair Cash-Pay New-Patient Benchmark | $209.00 (CPT 99204 GPCI Benchmark) | CMS Geographic Practice Cost Index (Shreveport, LA) |
| Waiting-Room Wait Time & Cash Friendliness | $209.00 avg paid • 12 min lobby wait | 12 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.92/5 Listening • 4.71/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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