Dr. Rona Appel, MD
528 Neptune Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11224 • +1-756-555-9852
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 1993)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Brooklyn Percentiles
NPI #1245291160 • CBSA Regional • Ophthalmology
Statistical peer benchmarking across NY Ophthalmology providers positions Dr. Rona Appel, MD in Brooklyn at -0.15σ (61.73th city percentile / 64.29th state percentile, 473 Medicare beneficiaries), with clinical focus spanning 31 Active CMS HCPCS Codes.
Medicare Part B line-item claims for Dr. Rona Appel (11224) place 92014 at the top of the practice ledger (1308 yearly units, 61.73th metro rank), rounded out by 92134 and 92083.
Uninsured and high-deductible cash patients visiting Dr. Rona Appel in Brooklyn (11224) face an estimated $232.00 initial evaluation fee at 528 Neptune Ave (hybrid in-clinic and telehealth video consults; 12-minute average reception wait; bedside manner 4.64/5 from 4 verified reports).
Clinical background for Dr. Appel (MD, NPI #1245291160) includes accredited doctoral training (1993, 33 yrs in practice) and virtual + in-office availability across NY.
Compared against Brooklyn, NY Ophthalmology peers
3,821 annual services across 473 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 | 1,308 | 61.73th | $241 – $330 |
| 92134 | Scanning Computerized Ophthalmic Retinal OCT Imaging | 919 | 58.73th | $133 – $182 |
| 92083 | Extended Threshold Visual Field Glaucoma Perimetry | 601 | 62.73th | $159 – $218 |
| 92004 | New Patient Complete Medical Eye & IOP Evaluation | 424 | 65.73th | $290 – $397 |
| 66984 | Extracapsular Cataract Removal w/ Intraocular Lens Implant | 283 | 65.73th | $1061 – $1454 |
| 96372 | Therapeutic Subcutaneous/Intramuscular Injection Administration (31 HCPCS billing breadth) | 285 | 61.73th | $212 – $307 |
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Dr. Rona Appel, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Appel National Provider Identifier | NPI #1245291160 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (11224) |
| Dr. Appel Brooklyn CMS Volume Rank | 61.73th Pct (3,821 CMS svcs; Z -0.149σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (NY Ophthalmology) |
| Fair Cash-Pay New-Patient Benchmark | $232.00 (CPT 99204 GPCI Benchmark) | CMS Geographic Practice Cost Index (Brooklyn, NY) |
| Waiting-Room Wait Time & Cash Friendliness | $232.00 avg paid • 12 min lobby wait | 4 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.64/5 Listening • 4.59/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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