Dr. Sarah Michelson, MD
840 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19107 • +1-347-555-4185
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 2012)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Philadelphia Percentiles
NPI #1154784817 • CBSA Regional • Ophthalmology
Statistical peer benchmarking across PA Ophthalmology providers positions Dr. Sarah Michelson, MD in Philadelphia at -0.51σ (0.86th city percentile / 0.96th state percentile, 298 Medicare beneficiaries), with clinical focus spanning 26 Active CMS HCPCS Codes.
Among 5 tracked CMS fee-schedule codes for Dr. Michelson (averaging 2.2 services per beneficiary), 92014 (Comprehensive Ophthalmologic Slit-Lamp & Dilated Retinal Exam) represents 37% of tracked volume (242 encounters), paired with 92134 (170x).
Direct cash-pay transparency modeling sets Dr. Michelson's baseline new-consult rate near $209.00 in Philadelphia, PA (cash-pay accepted, hybrid in-clinic and telehealth video consults, 14-minute average reception wait).
Clinical background for Dr. Michelson (MD, NPI #1154784817) includes accredited doctoral training (2012, 14 yrs in practice) and virtual + in-office availability across PA.
Compared against Philadelphia, PA Ophthalmology peers
655 annual services across 298 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 | 242 | 12th | $163 – $224 |
| 92134 | Scanning Computerized Ophthalmic Retinal OCT Imaging | 170 | 12th | $90 – $123 |
| 92083 | Extended Threshold Visual Field Glaucoma Perimetry | 111 | 12th | $108 – $148 |
| 92004 | New Patient Complete Medical Eye & IOP Evaluation | 79 | 12th | $196 – $269 |
| 66984 | Extracapsular Cataract Removal w/ Intraocular Lens Implant | 52 | 12th | $719 – $985 |
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Dr. Sarah Michelson, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Michelson National Provider Identifier | NPI #1154784817 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (19107) |
| Dr. Michelson Philadelphia CMS Volume Rank | 0.86th Pct (655 CMS svcs; Z -0.507σ) | 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 • 14 min lobby wait | 20 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.87/5 Listening • 4.60/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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