Dr. Charles Schaffer, MD
2030 S Solano DR, Las Cruces, NM 88001 • +1-606-555-9382
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 2005)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Las Cruces Percentiles
NPI #1962435818 • CBSA Regional • Ophthalmology
Statistical peer benchmarking across NM Ophthalmology providers positions Dr. Charles Schaffer, MD in Las Cruces at -0.40σ (33.33th city percentile / 41.67th state percentile, 1,033 Medicare beneficiaries), with clinical focus spanning 28 Active CMS HCPCS Codes.
Dr. Schaffer's longitudinal care intensity (2.6 billed units per patient across 1033 individuals) centers on 92014 (985 annual units) and 92134 ($105–$144 cash range).
Uninsured and high-deductible cash patients visiting Dr. Charles Schaffer in Las Cruces (88001) face an estimated $209.00 initial evaluation fee at 2030 S Solano DR (hybrid in-clinic and telehealth video consults; 12-minute average reception wait; bedside manner 4.79/5 from 10 verified reports).
Clinical background for Dr. Schaffer (MD, NPI #1962435818) includes accredited doctoral training (2005, 21 yrs in practice) and virtual + in-office availability across NM.
Compared against Las Cruces, NM Ophthalmology peers
2,663 annual services across 1,033 beneficiaries
Standard deviations from NM 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 | 985 | 33.33th | $190 – $261 |
| 92134 | Scanning Computerized Ophthalmic Retinal OCT Imaging | 692 | 36.33th | $105 – $144 |
| 92083 | Extended Threshold Visual Field Glaucoma Perimetry | 453 | 28.33th | $126 – $172 |
| 92004 | New Patient Complete Medical Eye & IOP Evaluation | 320 | 29.33th | $229 – $314 |
| 66984 | Extracapsular Cataract Removal w/ Intraocular Lens Implant | 213 | 29.33th | $838 – $1149 |
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Dr. Charles Schaffer, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Schaffer National Provider Identifier | NPI #1962435818 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (88001) |
| Dr. Schaffer Las Cruces CMS Volume Rank | 33.33th Pct (2,663 CMS svcs; Z -0.404σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (NM Ophthalmology) |
| Fair Cash-Pay New-Patient Benchmark | $209.00 (CPT 99204 GPCI Benchmark) | CMS Geographic Practice Cost Index (Las Cruces, NM) |
| Waiting-Room Wait Time & Cash Friendliness | $209.00 avg paid • 12 min lobby wait | 10 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.79/5 Listening • 4.74/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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