Dr. Karen Brown, MD
3705 Medical Pkwy Ste 120, Austin, TX 78705 • +1-372-555-9081
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 2016)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Austin Percentiles
NPI #1285130856 • CBSA 12420 • Ophthalmology
Dr. Karen Brown, MD (NPI #1285130856) practices Ophthalmology in Austin, TX (78705) with sub-specialty concentration in 43 Active CMS HCPCS Codes, recording 904 annual CMS services across 227 distinct beneficiaries—placing this practice as a focused low-volume boutique caseload (15.71th Austin percentile) (-0.19σ vs TX state mean, 9.6th statewide percentile).
Procedural volume for Dr. Brown is led by HCPCS 92014 (Comprehensive Ophthalmologic Slit-Lamp & Dilated Retinal Exam — 334 annual services, $206–$282 GPCI cash estimate), followed by CPT 92134 (Scanning Computerized Ophthalmic Retinal OCT Imaging, 235/yr) and CPT 92083 (Extended Threshold Visual Field Glaucoma Perimetry, 154/yr).
Uninsured and high-deductible cash patients visiting Dr. Karen Brown in Austin (78705) face an estimated $211.00 initial evaluation fee at 3705 Medical Pkwy Ste 120 (in-person clinic visits only; 22-minute average reception wait; bedside manner 4.58/5 from 6 verified reports).
Spanning 10 years of clinical practice following 2016 graduation from medical training, Dr. Karen Brown integrates 43 Active CMS HCPCS Codes diagnostics for Austin metro patients.
Compared against Austin, TX Ophthalmology peers
904 annual services across 227 beneficiaries
Standard deviations from TX 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 | 334 | 15.71th | $206 – $282 |
| 92134 | Scanning Computerized Ophthalmic Retinal OCT Imaging | 235 | 13.71th | $113 – $155 |
| 92083 | Extended Threshold Visual Field Glaucoma Perimetry | 154 | 12th | $136 – $186 |
| 92004 | New Patient Complete Medical Eye & IOP Evaluation | 108 | 12th | $247 – $339 |
| 66984 | Extracapsular Cataract Removal w/ Intraocular Lens Implant | 72 | 20.71th | $906 – $1241 |
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Dr. Karen Brown, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Brown National Provider Identifier | NPI #1285130856 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (78705) |
| Dr. Brown Austin CMS Volume Rank | 15.71th Pct (904 CMS svcs; Z -0.189σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (TX Ophthalmology) |
| Fair Cash-Pay New-Patient Benchmark | $211.00 (CPT 99204 GPCI Benchmark) | CMS Geographic Practice Cost Index (Austin, TX) |
| Waiting-Room Wait Time & Cash Friendliness | $211.00 avg paid • 22 min lobby wait | 6 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.58/5 Listening • 4.57/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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