Dr. David Friedrich, MD
2120 Northgate Park Lane, Suite 102, Chattanooga, TN 37415 • +1-285-555-2760
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 2004)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Chattanooga Percentiles
NPI #1841288131 • CBSA Regional • Ophthalmology
Statistical peer benchmarking across TN Ophthalmology providers positions Dr. David Friedrich, MD in Chattanooga at -0.25σ (59.26th city percentile / 48th state percentile, 768 Medicare beneficiaries), with clinical focus spanning 41 Active CMS HCPCS Codes.
Fee-schedule auditing of NPI 1841288131 highlights 1036 annual claims for 92014 (59.26th Chattanooga percentile; $135–$185 self-pay corridor) plus 728 encounters under 92134 and 476 under 92083.
Uninsured and high-deductible cash patients visiting Dr. David Friedrich in Chattanooga (37415) face an estimated $201.00 initial evaluation fee at 2120 Northgate Park Lane, Suite 102 (in-person clinic visits only; 11-minute average reception wait; bedside manner 4.69/5 from 21 verified reports).
Clinical background for Dr. Friedrich (MD, NPI #1841288131) includes accredited doctoral training (2004, 22 yrs in practice) and dedicated on-site consultations at 2120 Northgate Park Lane, Suite 102.
Compared against Chattanooga, TN Ophthalmology peers
2,799 annual services across 768 beneficiaries
Standard deviations from TN 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 | 1,036 | 59.26th | $135 – $185 |
| 92134 | Scanning Computerized Ophthalmic Retinal OCT Imaging | 728 | 59.26th | $74 – $102 |
| 92083 | Extended Threshold Visual Field Glaucoma Perimetry | 476 | 59.26th | $89 – $122 |
| 92004 | New Patient Complete Medical Eye & IOP Evaluation | 336 | 58.26th | $162 – $223 |
| 66984 | Extracapsular Cataract Removal w/ Intraocular Lens Implant | 224 | 60.26th | $595 – $815 |
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Dr. David Friedrich, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Friedrich National Provider Identifier | NPI #1841288131 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (37415) |
| Dr. Friedrich Chattanooga CMS Volume Rank | 59.26th Pct (2,799 CMS svcs; Z -0.254σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (TN Ophthalmology) |
| Fair Cash-Pay New-Patient Benchmark | $201.00 (CPT 99204 GPCI Benchmark) | CMS Geographic Practice Cost Index (Chattanooga, TN) |
| Waiting-Room Wait Time & Cash Friendliness | $201.00 avg paid • 11 min lobby wait | 21 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.69/5 Listening • 4.84/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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