Dr. Sidney Mandelbaum, MD
178 E 71st St, New York, NY 10021 • +1-926-555-5653
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 1999)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & New York Percentiles
NPI #1548379431 • CBSA 35620 • Ophthalmology
Statistical peer benchmarking across NY Ophthalmology providers positions Dr. Sidney Mandelbaum, MD in New York at -0.20σ (54.75th city percentile / 52.76th state percentile, 1,150 Medicare beneficiaries), with clinical focus spanning 30 Active CMS HCPCS Codes.
Medicare Part B line-item claims for Dr. Sidney Mandelbaum (10021) place 92014 at the top of the practice ledger (1058 yearly units, 54.75th metro rank), rounded out by 92134 and 92083.
Uninsured and high-deductible cash patients visiting Dr. Sidney Mandelbaum in New York (10021) face an estimated $239.00 initial evaluation fee at 178 E 71st St (hybrid in-clinic and telehealth video consults; 12-minute average reception wait; bedside manner 4.58/5 from 10 verified reports).
Clinical background for Dr. Mandelbaum (MD, NPI #1548379431) includes accredited doctoral training (1999, 27 yrs in practice) and virtual + in-office availability across NY.
Compared against New York, NY Ophthalmology peers
2,860 annual services across 1,150 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 | 1,058 | 54.75th | $243 – $334 |
| 92134 | Scanning Computerized Ophthalmic Retinal OCT Imaging | 744 | 54.75th | $134 – $184 |
| 92083 | Extended Threshold Visual Field Glaucoma Perimetry | 486 | 51.75th | $161 – $221 |
| 92004 | New Patient Complete Medical Eye & IOP Evaluation | 343 | 56.75th | $293 – $402 |
| 66984 | Extracapsular Cataract Removal w/ Intraocular Lens Implant | 229 | 59.75th | $1073 – $1470 |
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Dr. Sidney Mandelbaum, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Mandelbaum National Provider Identifier | NPI #1548379431 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (10021) |
| Dr. Mandelbaum New York CMS Volume Rank | 54.75th Pct (2,860 CMS svcs; Z -0.198σ) | 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 • 12 min lobby wait | 10 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.58/5 Listening • 4.62/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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