Dr. Paul Tesser, MD
224 S Woods Mill Rd, Ste. 700s, Chesterfield, MO 63017 • +1-278-555-2318
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 2008)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Chesterfield Percentiles
NPI #1215945720 • CBSA Regional • Ophthalmology
Within the Chesterfield, MO (CBSA local) Ophthalmology cohort, Dr. Paul Tesser, MD with sub-specialty concentration in 34 Active CMS HCPCS Codes ranks at the 44.44th municipal percentile and 43.36th MO percentile (-0.15σ Z-score) based on 2,256 billed procedures for 714 patients.
Procedural volume for Dr. Tesser is led by HCPCS 92014 (Comprehensive Ophthalmologic Slit-Lamp & Dilated Retinal Exam — 835 annual services, $183–$251 GPCI cash estimate), followed by CPT 92134 (Scanning Computerized Ophthalmic Retinal OCT Imaging, 587/yr) and CPT 92083 (Extended Threshold Visual Field Glaucoma Perimetry, 384/yr).
Self-pay new patient consultations with Dr. Tesser (CPT 99204 GPCI-adjusted benchmark) estimate around $209.00 (community reported average: $209.00) with hybrid in-clinic and telehealth video consults, 21-minute average reception wait, and a 4.59/5 modern protocol openness score across 13 patient logs.
Patients evaluating Dr. Paul Tesser in ZIP 63017 note 18 years of post-doctoral tenure (null, 2008) alongside 3.2 annual CMS procedures per patient.
Compared against Chesterfield, MO Ophthalmology peers
2,256 annual services across 714 beneficiaries
Standard deviations from MO 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 | 835 | 44.44th | $183 – $251 |
| 92134 | Scanning Computerized Ophthalmic Retinal OCT Imaging | 587 | 49.44th | $101 – $138 |
| 92083 | Extended Threshold Visual Field Glaucoma Perimetry | 384 | 41.44th | $121 – $166 |
| 92004 | New Patient Complete Medical Eye & IOP Evaluation | 271 | 47.44th | $220 – $302 |
| 66984 | Extracapsular Cataract Removal w/ Intraocular Lens Implant | 180 | 43.44th | $806 – $1104 |
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Dr. Paul Tesser, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Tesser National Provider Identifier | NPI #1215945720 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (63017) |
| Dr. Tesser Chesterfield CMS Volume Rank | 44.44th Pct (2,256 CMS svcs; Z -0.147σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (MO Ophthalmology) |
| Fair Cash-Pay New-Patient Benchmark | $209.00 (CPT 99204 GPCI Benchmark) | CMS Geographic Practice Cost Index (Chesterfield, MO) |
| Waiting-Room Wait Time & Cash Friendliness | $209.00 avg paid • 21 min lobby wait | 13 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.65/5 Listening • 4.59/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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