Dr. Curtis Louwagie, MD
300 S Bruce St, Avera Marshall Southwest Ophthalmology, Marshall, MN 56258 • +1-329-555-7278
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 2000)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Marshall Percentiles
NPI #1689688897 • CBSA Regional • Ophthalmology
Within the Marshall, MN (CBSA local) Ophthalmology cohort, Dr. Curtis Louwagie, MD with sub-specialty concentration in 26 Active CMS HCPCS Codes ranks at the 0th municipal percentile and 80.2th MN percentile (-0.10σ Z-score) based on 4,687 billed procedures for 190 patients.
Fee-schedule auditing of NPI 1689688897 highlights 351 annual claims for 92014 (12th Marshall percentile; $146–$200 self-pay corridor) plus 246 encounters under 92134 and 161 under 92083.
Uninsured and high-deductible cash patients visiting Dr. Curtis Louwagie in Marshall (56258) face an estimated $209.00 initial evaluation fee at 300 S Bruce St, Avera Marshall Southwest Ophthalmology (hybrid in-clinic and telehealth video consults; 13-minute average reception wait; bedside manner 4.85/5 from 5 verified reports).
Spanning 26 years of clinical practice following 2000 graduation from medical training, Dr. Curtis Louwagie integrates 26 Active CMS HCPCS Codes diagnostics for Marshall metro patients.
Compared against Marshall, MN Ophthalmology peers
4,687 annual services across 190 beneficiaries
Standard deviations from MN 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 | 351 | 12th | $146 – $200 |
| 92134 | Scanning Computerized Ophthalmic Retinal OCT Imaging | 246 | 12th | $80 – $110 |
| 92083 | Extended Threshold Visual Field Glaucoma Perimetry | 161 | 12th | $97 – $132 |
| 92004 | New Patient Complete Medical Eye & IOP Evaluation | 114 | 12th | $176 – $241 |
| 66984 | Extracapsular Cataract Removal w/ Intraocular Lens Implant | 76 | 12th | $644 – $882 |
| 96372 | Therapeutic Subcutaneous/Intramuscular Injection Administration (26 HCPCS billing breadth) | 3,739 | 0th | $128 – $186 |
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Dr. Curtis Louwagie, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Louwagie National Provider Identifier | NPI #1689688897 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (56258) |
| Dr. Louwagie Marshall CMS Volume Rank | 0.00th Pct (4,687 CMS svcs; Z -0.095σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (MN Ophthalmology) |
| Fair Cash-Pay New-Patient Benchmark | $209.00 (CPT 99204 GPCI Benchmark) | CMS Geographic Practice Cost Index (Marshall, MN) |
| Waiting-Room Wait Time & Cash Friendliness | $209.00 avg paid • 13 min lobby wait | 5 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.85/5 Listening • 4.50/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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