Dr. Valerie Elmalem, MD
310 E 14th St Ste 319s, New York, NY 10003 • +1-236-555-2814
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 2002)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & New York Percentiles
NPI #1306022173 • CBSA 35620 • Ophthalmology
Within the New York, NY (CBSA 35620) Ophthalmology cohort, Dr. Valerie Elmalem, MD with sub-specialty concentration in 48 Active CMS HCPCS Codes ranks at the 61.22th municipal percentile and 58.38th NY percentile (-0.18σ Z-score) based on 3,262 billed procedures for 195 patients.
Dr. Elmalem's longitudinal care intensity (16.7 billed units per patient across 195 individuals) centers on 92014 (1207 annual units) and 92134 ($29–$44 cash range).
Direct cash-pay transparency modeling sets Dr. Elmalem's baseline new-consult rate near $239.00 in New York, NY (cash-pay accepted, hybrid in-clinic and telehealth video consults, 12-minute average reception wait).
Credentialed as an MD specialist with 24 years post-graduation experience since completing medical school at an LCME/COCA institution (2002), Dr. Elmalem coordinates 48 Active CMS HCPCS Codes workups from 310 E 14th St Ste 319s (+1-236-555-2814).
Compared against New York, NY Ophthalmology peers
3,262 annual services across 195 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 | 1,207 | 61.22th | $52 – $72 |
| 92134 | Scanning Computerized Ophthalmic Retinal OCT Imaging | 848 | 60.22th | $29 – $44 |
| 92083 | Extended Threshold Visual Field Glaucoma Perimetry | 555 | 56.22th | $35 – $50 |
| 92004 | New Patient Complete Medical Eye & IOP Evaluation | 391 | 58.22th | $63 – $86 |
| 66984 | Extracapsular Cataract Removal w/ Intraocular Lens Implant | 261 | 63.22th | $230 – $315 |
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Dr. Valerie Elmalem, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Elmalem National Provider Identifier | NPI #1306022173 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (10003) |
| Dr. Elmalem New York CMS Volume Rank | 61.22th Pct (3,262 CMS svcs; Z -0.178σ) | 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 • 4.48/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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