Dr. Ryan Mercer, MD
1655 Bernardin Ave Ste 100, Columbia, SC 29204 • +1-688-555-4889
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 2017)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Columbia Percentiles
NPI #1598129298 • CBSA Regional • Ophthalmology
Within the Columbia, SC (CBSA local) Ophthalmology cohort, Dr. Ryan Mercer, MD with sub-specialty concentration in 56 Active CMS HCPCS Codes ranks at the 58.62th municipal percentile and 38.81th SC percentile (-0.35σ Z-score) based on 3,201 billed procedures for 989 patients.
Procedural volume for Dr. Mercer is led by HCPCS 92014 (Comprehensive Ophthalmologic Slit-Lamp & Dilated Retinal Exam — 1184 annual services, $230–$315 GPCI cash estimate), followed by CPT 92134 (Scanning Computerized Ophthalmic Retinal OCT Imaging, 832/yr) and CPT 92083 (Extended Threshold Visual Field Glaucoma Perimetry, 544/yr).
Cash-pay intake data for NPI 1598129298 (1655 Bernardin Ave Ste 100, Columbia) indicates $209.00 typical out-of-pocket visit spend against a $209.00 locality benchmark, paired with 22-minute average reception wait and 4.60/5 biomarker openness.
NPI registry verification (#1598129298) confirms Dr. Ryan Mercer's MD standing serving CBSA 29204 with a 4.65/5 patient scorecard.
Compared against Columbia, SC Ophthalmology peers
3,201 annual services across 989 beneficiaries
Standard deviations from SC 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 | 1,184 | 58.62th | $230 – $315 |
| 92134 | Scanning Computerized Ophthalmic Retinal OCT Imaging | 832 | 53.62th | $127 – $173 |
| 92083 | Extended Threshold Visual Field Glaucoma Perimetry | 544 | 63.62th | $152 – $208 |
| 92004 | New Patient Complete Medical Eye & IOP Evaluation | 384 | 61.62th | $276 – $379 |
| 66984 | Extracapsular Cataract Removal w/ Intraocular Lens Implant | 256 | 62.62th | $1012 – $1387 |
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Dr. Ryan Mercer, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Mercer National Provider Identifier | NPI #1598129298 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (29204) |
| Dr. Mercer Columbia CMS Volume Rank | 58.62th Pct (3,201 CMS svcs; Z -0.352σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (SC Ophthalmology) |
| Fair Cash-Pay New-Patient Benchmark | $209.00 (CPT 99204 GPCI Benchmark) | CMS Geographic Practice Cost Index (Columbia, SC) |
| Waiting-Room Wait Time & Cash Friendliness | $209.00 avg paid • 22 min lobby wait | 4 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.88/5 Listening • 4.60/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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