Dr. Edward Hernandez, MD
2810 N Telshor Blvd, Las Cruces, NM 88011 • +1-488-555-6148
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 1995)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Las Cruces Percentiles
NPI #1346263126 • CBSA Regional • Ophthalmology
Statistical peer benchmarking across NM Ophthalmology providers positions Dr. Edward Hernandez, MD in Las Cruces at -0.42σ (0th city percentile / 33.33th state percentile, 806 Medicare beneficiaries), with clinical focus spanning 29 Active CMS HCPCS Codes.
Dr. Hernandez's longitudinal care intensity (2.9 billed units per patient across 806 individuals) centers on 92014 (870 annual units) and 92134 ($125–$172 cash range).
Uninsured and high-deductible cash patients visiting Dr. Edward Hernandez in Las Cruces (88011) face an estimated $209.00 initial evaluation fee at 2810 N Telshor Blvd (in-person clinic visits only; 11-minute average reception wait; bedside manner 4.95/5 from 15 verified reports).
Credentialed as an MD specialist with 31 years post-graduation experience since completing medical school at an LCME/COCA institution (1995), Dr. Hernandez coordinates 29 Active CMS HCPCS Codes workups from 2810 N Telshor Blvd (+1-488-555-6148).
Compared against Las Cruces, NM Ophthalmology peers
2,351 annual services across 806 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 | 870 | 12th | $227 – $312 |
| 92134 | Scanning Computerized Ophthalmic Retinal OCT Imaging | 611 | 12th | $125 – $172 |
| 92083 | Extended Threshold Visual Field Glaucoma Perimetry | 400 | 12th | $150 – $206 |
| 92004 | New Patient Complete Medical Eye & IOP Evaluation | 282 | 12th | $274 – $375 |
| 66984 | Extracapsular Cataract Removal w/ Intraocular Lens Implant | 188 | 12th | $1002 – $1373 |
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Dr. Edward Hernandez, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Hernandez National Provider Identifier | NPI #1346263126 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (88011) |
| Dr. Hernandez Las Cruces CMS Volume Rank | 0.00th Pct (2,351 CMS svcs; Z -0.416σ) | 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 • 11 min lobby wait | 15 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.95/5 Listening • 4.92/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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