Dr. John Kim, MD
7268 Jarnigan Rd, Suite 200, Chattanooga, TN 37421 • +1-661-555-4532
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 2001)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Chattanooga Percentiles
NPI #1811928245 • CBSA Regional • Ophthalmology
Dr. John Kim, MD (NPI #1811928245) practices Ophthalmology in Chattanooga, TN (37421) with sub-specialty concentration in 31 Active CMS HCPCS Codes, recording 2,504 annual CMS services across 642 distinct beneficiaries—placing this practice as a mid-cohort balanced caseload (48.15th Chattanooga percentile) (-0.26σ vs TN state mean, 42.18th statewide percentile).
Among 5 tracked CMS fee-schedule codes for Dr. Kim (averaging 3.9 services per beneficiary), 92014 (Comprehensive Ophthalmologic Slit-Lamp & Dilated Retinal Exam) represents 37% of tracked volume (926 encounters), paired with 92134 (651x).
Self-pay new patient consultations with Dr. Kim (CPT 99204 GPCI-adjusted benchmark) estimate around $201.00 (community reported average: $201.00) with in-person clinic visits only, 12-minute average reception wait, and a 4.47/5 modern protocol openness score across 24 patient logs.
Patients evaluating Dr. John Kim in ZIP 37421 note 25 years of post-doctoral tenure (null, 2001) alongside 3.9 annual CMS procedures per patient.
Compared against Chattanooga, TN Ophthalmology peers
2,504 annual services across 642 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 | 926 | 48.15th | $226 – $310 |
| 92134 | Scanning Computerized Ophthalmic Retinal OCT Imaging | 651 | 48.15th | $125 – $171 |
| 92083 | Extended Threshold Visual Field Glaucoma Perimetry | 426 | 52.15th | $150 – $205 |
| 92004 | New Patient Complete Medical Eye & IOP Evaluation | 300 | 43.15th | $272 – $373 |
| 66984 | Extracapsular Cataract Removal w/ Intraocular Lens Implant | 200 | 49.15th | $997 – $1367 |
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Dr. John Kim, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Kim National Provider Identifier | NPI #1811928245 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (37421) |
| Dr. Kim Chattanooga CMS Volume Rank | 48.15th Pct (2,504 CMS svcs; Z -0.258σ) | 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 • 12 min lobby wait | 24 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.60/5 Listening • 4.47/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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