Dr. Stephen Cross, MD
1920 Pickens St, Columbia, SC 29201 • +1-731-555-9569
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 1998)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Columbia Percentiles
NPI #1063737351 • CBSA Regional • Ophthalmology
Dr. Stephen Cross, MD (NPI #1063737351) practices Ophthalmology in Columbia, SC (29201) with sub-specialty concentration in 49 Active CMS HCPCS Codes, recording 2,489 annual CMS services across 922 distinct beneficiaries—placing this practice as a mid-cohort balanced caseload (41.38th Columbia percentile) (-0.38σ vs SC state mean, 31.96th statewide percentile).
Procedural volume for Dr. Cross is led by HCPCS 92014 (Comprehensive Ophthalmologic Slit-Lamp & Dilated Retinal Exam — 921 annual services, $304–$416 GPCI cash estimate), followed by CPT 92134 (Scanning Computerized Ophthalmic Retinal OCT Imaging, 647/yr) and CPT 92083 (Extended Threshold Visual Field Glaucoma Perimetry, 423/yr).
Cash-pay intake data for NPI 1063737351 (1920 Pickens St, Columbia) indicates $209.00 typical out-of-pocket visit spend against a $209.00 locality benchmark, paired with 18-minute average reception wait and 4.48/5 biomarker openness.
Credentialed as an MD specialist with 28 years post-graduation experience since completing medical school at an LCME/COCA institution (1998), Dr. Cross coordinates 49 Active CMS HCPCS Codes workups from 1920 Pickens St (+1-731-555-9569).
Compared against Columbia, SC Ophthalmology peers
2,489 annual services across 922 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 | 921 | 41.38th | $304 – $416 |
| 92134 | Scanning Computerized Ophthalmic Retinal OCT Imaging | 647 | 42.38th | $167 – $229 |
| 92083 | Extended Threshold Visual Field Glaucoma Perimetry | 423 | 44.38th | $201 – $275 |
| 92004 | New Patient Complete Medical Eye & IOP Evaluation | 299 | 40.38th | $365 – $501 |
| 66984 | Extracapsular Cataract Removal w/ Intraocular Lens Implant | 199 | 37.38th | $1338 – $1834 |
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Dr. Stephen Cross, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Cross National Provider Identifier | NPI #1063737351 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (29201) |
| Dr. Cross Columbia CMS Volume Rank | 41.38th Pct (2,489 CMS svcs; Z -0.384σ) | 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 • 18 min lobby wait | 12 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.56/5 Listening • 4.48/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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