Dr. Melanie Bennett-Sims, MD
600 N Wolfe St, Baltimore, MD 21287 • +1-272-555-2076
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 2013)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Baltimore Percentiles
NPI #1982896106 • CBSA Regional • Ophthalmology
Anchored in Baltimore, MD 21287, Dr. Melanie Bennett-Sims, MD (NPI 1982896106) logged 1,098 annual procedures (focused low-volume boutique caseload (14.02th Baltimore percentile), 8.38th MD percentile, -0.11σ) with sub-specialty concentration in 22 Active CMS HCPCS Codes.
Medicare Part B line-item claims for Dr. Melanie Bennett-Sims (21287) place 92014 at the top of the practice ledger (406 yearly units, 14.02th metro rank), rounded out by 92134 and 92083.
Uninsured and high-deductible cash patients visiting Dr. Melanie Bennett-Sims in Baltimore (21287) face an estimated $209.00 initial evaluation fee at 600 N Wolfe St (in-person clinic visits only; 21-minute average reception wait; bedside manner 4.77/5 from 15 verified reports).
From 600 N Wolfe St in Baltimore (+1-272-555-2076), Dr. Bennett-Sims, MD (13-year clinical track record) delivers 22 Active CMS HCPCS Codes care.
Compared against Baltimore, MD Ophthalmology peers
1,098 annual services across 326 beneficiaries
Standard deviations from MD 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 | 406 | 14.02th | $126 – $173 |
| 92134 | Scanning Computerized Ophthalmic Retinal OCT Imaging | 285 | 12th | $70 – $95 |
| 92083 | Extended Threshold Visual Field Glaucoma Perimetry | 187 | 12.02th | $84 – $114 |
| 92004 | New Patient Complete Medical Eye & IOP Evaluation | 132 | 12th | $152 – $208 |
| 66984 | Extracapsular Cataract Removal w/ Intraocular Lens Implant | 88 | 17.02th | $557 – $763 |
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Dr. Melanie Bennett-Sims, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Bennett-Sims National Provider Identifier | NPI #1982896106 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (21287) |
| Dr. Bennett-Sims Baltimore CMS Volume Rank | 14.02th Pct (1,098 CMS svcs; Z -0.113σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (MD Ophthalmology) |
| Fair Cash-Pay New-Patient Benchmark | $209.00 (CPT 99204 GPCI Benchmark) | CMS Geographic Practice Cost Index (Baltimore, MD) |
| Waiting-Room Wait Time & Cash Friendliness | $209.00 avg paid • 21 min lobby wait | 15 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.77/5 Listening • 4.63/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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