Dr. John Merriam, MD
635 W 165th St, New York, NY 10032 • +1-738-555-1611
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 1997)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & New York Percentiles
NPI #1821010307 • CBSA 35620 • Ophthalmology
Statistical peer benchmarking across NY Ophthalmology providers positions Dr. John Merriam, MD in New York at -0.27σ (21.67th city percentile / 22.29th state percentile, 463 Medicare beneficiaries), with clinical focus spanning 16 Active CMS HCPCS Codes.
Medicare Part B line-item claims for Dr. John Merriam (10032) place 92014 at the top of the practice ledger (518 yearly units, 21.67th metro rank), rounded out by 92134 and 92083.
Cash-pay intake data for NPI 1821010307 (635 W 165th St, New York) indicates $239.00 typical out-of-pocket visit spend against a $239.00 locality benchmark, paired with 21-minute average reception wait and 4.89/5 biomarker openness.
NPI registry verification (#1821010307) confirms Dr. John Merriam's MD standing serving CBSA 35620 with a 4.56/5 patient scorecard.
Compared against New York, NY Ophthalmology peers
1,399 annual services across 463 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 | 518 | 21.67th | $192 – $264 |
| 92134 | Scanning Computerized Ophthalmic Retinal OCT Imaging | 364 | 19.67th | $106 – $145 |
| 92083 | Extended Threshold Visual Field Glaucoma Perimetry | 238 | 23.67th | $127 – $174 |
| 92004 | New Patient Complete Medical Eye & IOP Evaluation | 168 | 25.67th | $232 – $317 |
| 66984 | Extracapsular Cataract Removal w/ Intraocular Lens Implant | 112 | 22.67th | $848 – $1162 |
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Dr. John Merriam, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Merriam National Provider Identifier | NPI #1821010307 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (10032) |
| Dr. Merriam New York CMS Volume Rank | 21.67th Pct (1,399 CMS svcs; Z -0.274σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (NY Ophthalmology) |
| Fair Cash-Pay New-Patient Benchmark | $239.00 (CPT 99204 GPCI Benchmark) | CMS Geographic Practice Cost Index (New York, NY) |
| Waiting-Room Wait Time & Cash Friendliness | $239.00 avg paid • 21 min lobby wait | 23 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.63/5 Listening • 4.89/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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