Dr. Paul Tapino, MD
51 N 39th St, Philadelphia, PA 19104 • +1-767-555-6695
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 2004)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Philadelphia Percentiles
NPI #1720199490 • CBSA Regional • Ophthalmology
Statistical peer benchmarking across PA Ophthalmology providers positions Dr. Paul Tapino, MD in Philadelphia at -0.35σ (67.24th city percentile / 50.08th state percentile, 1,369 Medicare beneficiaries), with clinical focus spanning 21 Active CMS HCPCS Codes.
Medicare Part B line-item claims for Dr. Paul Tapino (19104) place 92014 at the top of the practice ledger (967 yearly units, 67.24th metro rank), rounded out by 92134 and 92083.
For out-of-network patients contacting +1-767-555-6695, Dr. Tapino's practice posts a $209.00 GPCI self-pay consult estimate ($209.00 patient-logged median, 4.65/5 composite reality score over 24 submissions).
NPI registry verification (#1720199490) confirms Dr. Paul Tapino's MD standing serving CBSA 19104 with a 4.65/5 patient scorecard.
Compared against Philadelphia, PA Ophthalmology peers
2,613 annual services across 1,369 beneficiaries
Standard deviations from PA 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 | 967 | 67.24th | $136 – $186 |
| 92134 | Scanning Computerized Ophthalmic Retinal OCT Imaging | 679 | 72.24th | $75 – $102 |
| 92083 | Extended Threshold Visual Field Glaucoma Perimetry | 444 | 71.24th | $90 – $123 |
| 92004 | New Patient Complete Medical Eye & IOP Evaluation | 314 | 64.24th | $163 – $224 |
| 66984 | Extracapsular Cataract Removal w/ Intraocular Lens Implant | 209 | 65.24th | $597 – $819 |
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Dr. Paul Tapino, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Tapino National Provider Identifier | NPI #1720199490 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (19104) |
| Dr. Tapino Philadelphia CMS Volume Rank | 67.24th Pct (2,613 CMS svcs; Z -0.355σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (PA Ophthalmology) |
| Fair Cash-Pay New-Patient Benchmark | $209.00 (CPT 99204 GPCI Benchmark) | CMS Geographic Practice Cost Index (Philadelphia, PA) |
| Waiting-Room Wait Time & Cash Friendliness | $209.00 avg paid • 20 min lobby wait | 24 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.96/5 Listening • 4.84/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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