Dr. Jennifer Lira, MD
2424 Century Pl Se, Hickory, NC 28602 • +1-355-555-1426
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 1997)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Hickory Percentiles
NPI #1720475973 • CBSA Regional • Ophthalmology
CMS Medicare Part B utilization records credit Dr. Jennifer Lira (MD, NPI 1720475973) at 2424 Century Pl Se in Hickory with 1,500 annual clinical services (854 beneficiaries), corresponding to a -0.19σ regional deviation and focused low-volume boutique caseload (13.33th Hickory percentile) with sub-specialty concentration in 29 Active CMS HCPCS Codes.
Granular CPT/HCPCS billing distribution at 2424 Century Pl Se shows Dr. Jennifer Lira's primary concentration in Comprehensive Ophthalmologic Slit-Lamp & Dilated Retinal Exam (code 92014: 555x/yr, 13.33th local percentile) alongside Scanning Computerized Ophthalmic Retinal OCT Imaging (92134: 390x/yr, $124–$169).
Uninsured and high-deductible cash patients visiting Dr. Jennifer Lira in Hickory (28602) face an estimated $209.00 initial evaluation fee at 2424 Century Pl Se (hybrid in-clinic and telehealth video consults; 12-minute average reception wait; bedside manner 4.93/5 from 26 verified reports).
Spanning 29 years of clinical practice following 1997 graduation from medical training, Dr. Jennifer Lira integrates 29 Active CMS HCPCS Codes diagnostics for Hickory metro patients.
Compared against Hickory, NC Ophthalmology peers
1,500 annual services across 854 beneficiaries
Standard deviations from NC 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 | 555 | 13.33th | $224 – $307 |
| 92134 | Scanning Computerized Ophthalmic Retinal OCT Imaging | 390 | 12th | $124 – $169 |
| 92083 | Extended Threshold Visual Field Glaucoma Perimetry | 255 | 15.33th | $148 – $203 |
| 92004 | New Patient Complete Medical Eye & IOP Evaluation | 180 | 14.33th | $270 – $370 |
| 66984 | Extracapsular Cataract Removal w/ Intraocular Lens Implant | 120 | 18.33th | $988 – $1354 |
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Dr. Jennifer Lira, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Lira National Provider Identifier | NPI #1720475973 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (28602) |
| Dr. Lira Hickory CMS Volume Rank | 13.33th Pct (1,500 CMS svcs; Z -0.193σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (NC Ophthalmology) |
| Fair Cash-Pay New-Patient Benchmark | $209.00 (CPT 99204 GPCI Benchmark) | CMS Geographic Practice Cost Index (Hickory, NC) |
| Waiting-Room Wait Time & Cash Friendliness | $209.00 avg paid • 12 min lobby wait | 26 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.93/5 Listening • 4.79/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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