Dr. Edward Chang, MD
2000 Technology DR Ste 250, Pittsburgh, PA 15219 • +1-599-555-2251
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 1994)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Pittsburgh Percentiles
NPI #1811953615 • CBSA Regional • Ophthalmology
Dr. Edward Chang, MD (NPI #1811953615) practices Ophthalmology in Pittsburgh, PA (15219) with sub-specialty concentration in 26 Active CMS HCPCS Codes, recording 3,350 annual CMS services across 1,183 distinct beneficiaries—placing this practice as a upper-quartile active clinical volume (74.14th Pittsburgh percentile) (-0.30σ vs PA state mean, 62.88th statewide percentile).
Among 5 tracked CMS fee-schedule codes for Dr. Chang (averaging 2.8 services per beneficiary), 92014 (Comprehensive Ophthalmologic Slit-Lamp & Dilated Retinal Exam) represents 37% of tracked volume (1240 encounters), paired with 92134 (871x).
Uninsured and high-deductible cash patients visiting Dr. Edward Chang in Pittsburgh (15219) face an estimated $209.00 initial evaluation fee at 2000 Technology DR Ste 250 (hybrid in-clinic and telehealth video consults; 20-minute average reception wait; bedside manner 4.82/5 from 8 verified reports).
Clinical background for Dr. Chang (MD, NPI #1811953615) includes accredited doctoral training (1994, 32 yrs in practice) and virtual + in-office availability across PA.
Compared against Pittsburgh, PA Ophthalmology peers
3,350 annual services across 1,183 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 | 1,240 | 74.14th | $180 – $246 |
| 92134 | Scanning Computerized Ophthalmic Retinal OCT Imaging | 871 | 70.14th | $99 – $136 |
| 92083 | Extended Threshold Visual Field Glaucoma Perimetry | 570 | 69.14th | $119 – $163 |
| 92004 | New Patient Complete Medical Eye & IOP Evaluation | 402 | 72.14th | $216 – $296 |
| 66984 | Extracapsular Cataract Removal w/ Intraocular Lens Implant | 268 | 77.14th | $792 – $1085 |
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Dr. Edward Chang, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Chang National Provider Identifier | NPI #1811953615 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (15219) |
| Dr. Chang Pittsburgh CMS Volume Rank | 74.14th Pct (3,350 CMS svcs; Z -0.298σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (PA Ophthalmology) |
| Fair Cash-Pay New-Patient Benchmark | $209.00 (CPT 99204 GPCI Benchmark) | CMS Geographic Practice Cost Index (Pittsburgh, PA) |
| Waiting-Room Wait Time & Cash Friendliness | $209.00 avg paid • 20 min lobby wait | 8 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.82/5 Listening • 4.42/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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