Dr. Michael Pokabla, DO
203 Lothrop St, Eei 7th Floor, Pittsburgh, PA 15213 • +1-476-555-7499
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 2003)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Pittsburgh Percentiles
NPI #1154531291 • CBSA Regional • Ophthalmology
Within the Pittsburgh, PA (CBSA local) Ophthalmology cohort, Dr. Michael Pokabla, DO with sub-specialty concentration in 36 Active CMS HCPCS Codes ranks at the 75.86th municipal percentile and 64.48th PA percentile (-0.29σ Z-score) based on 3,475 billed procedures for 829 patients.
Granular CPT/HCPCS billing distribution at 203 Lothrop St, Eei 7th Floor shows Dr. Michael Pokabla's primary concentration in Comprehensive Ophthalmologic Slit-Lamp & Dilated Retinal Exam (code 92014: 1286x/yr, 75.86th local percentile) alongside Scanning Computerized Ophthalmic Retinal OCT Imaging (92134: 904x/yr, $92–$126).
Cash-pay intake data for NPI 1154531291 (203 Lothrop St, Eei 7th Floor, Pittsburgh) indicates $209.00 typical out-of-pocket visit spend against a $209.00 locality benchmark, paired with 15-minute average reception wait and 4.68/5 biomarker openness.
From 203 Lothrop St, Eei 7th Floor in Pittsburgh (+1-476-555-7499), Dr. Pokabla, DO (23-year clinical track record) delivers 36 Active CMS HCPCS Codes care.
Compared against Pittsburgh, PA Ophthalmology peers
3,475 annual services across 829 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 | 1,286 | 75.86th | $167 – $230 |
| 92134 | Scanning Computerized Ophthalmic Retinal OCT Imaging | 904 | 70.86th | $92 – $126 |
| 92083 | Extended Threshold Visual Field Glaucoma Perimetry | 591 | 78.86th | $111 – $152 |
| 92004 | New Patient Complete Medical Eye & IOP Evaluation | 417 | 71.86th | $202 – $276 |
| 66984 | Extracapsular Cataract Removal w/ Intraocular Lens Implant | 278 | 76.86th | $738 – $1012 |
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Dr. Michael Pokabla, DO Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Pokabla National Provider Identifier | NPI #1154531291 (DO) | CMS NPPES Registry (15213) |
| Dr. Pokabla Pittsburgh CMS Volume Rank | 75.86th Pct (3,475 CMS svcs; Z -0.289σ) | 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 • 15 min lobby wait | 23 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.57/5 Listening • 4.68/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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