Dr. Nikola Ragusa, MD
1625 Saint Peters Ave, Bronx, NY 10461 • +1-356-555-2848
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 1996)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Bronx Percentiles
NPI #1568625192 • CBSA Regional • Ophthalmology
Statistical peer benchmarking across NY Ophthalmology providers positions Dr. Nikola Ragusa, MD in Bronx at -0.29σ (22.22th city percentile / 15.71th state percentile, 241 Medicare beneficiaries), with clinical focus spanning 41 Active CMS HCPCS Codes.
Fee-schedule auditing of NPI 1568625192 highlights 418 annual claims for 92014 (22.22th Bronx percentile; $216–$297 self-pay corridor) plus 294 encounters under 92134 and 192 under 92083.
Direct cash-pay transparency modeling sets Dr. Ragusa's baseline new-consult rate near $232.00 in Bronx, NY (cash-pay accepted, hybrid in-clinic and telehealth video consults, 16-minute average reception wait).
From 1625 Saint Peters Ave in Bronx (+1-356-555-2848), Dr. Ragusa, MD (30-year clinical track record) delivers 41 Active CMS HCPCS Codes care.
Compared against Bronx, NY Ophthalmology peers
1,129 annual services across 241 beneficiaries
Standard deviations from NY 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 | 418 | 22.22th | $216 – $297 |
| 92134 | Scanning Computerized Ophthalmic Retinal OCT Imaging | 294 | 26.22th | $119 – $163 |
| 92083 | Extended Threshold Visual Field Glaucoma Perimetry | 192 | 19.22th | $143 – $196 |
| 92004 | New Patient Complete Medical Eye & IOP Evaluation | 135 | 23.22th | $261 – $357 |
| 66984 | Extracapsular Cataract Removal w/ Intraocular Lens Implant | 90 | 20.22th | $954 – $1307 |
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Dr. Nikola Ragusa, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Ragusa National Provider Identifier | NPI #1568625192 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (10461) |
| Dr. Ragusa Bronx CMS Volume Rank | 22.22th Pct (1,129 CMS svcs; Z -0.288σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (NY Ophthalmology) |
| Fair Cash-Pay New-Patient Benchmark | $232.00 (CPT 99204 GPCI Benchmark) | CMS Geographic Practice Cost Index (Bronx, NY) |
| Waiting-Room Wait Time & Cash Friendliness | $232.00 avg paid • 16 min lobby wait | 4 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.82/5 Listening • 4.85/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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