Dr. Jie Gao, MD
7789 Southwest Fwy Ste 530, Houston, TX 77074 • +1-866-555-9845
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 2002)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Houston Percentiles
NPI #1669882221 • CBSA 26420 • Ophthalmology
Statistical peer benchmarking across TX Ophthalmology providers positions Dr. Jie Gao, MD in Houston at +0.19σ (88.28th city percentile / 89.24th state percentile, 279 Medicare beneficiaries), with clinical focus spanning 39 Active CMS HCPCS Codes.
Procedural volume for Dr. Gao is led by HCPCS 92014 (Comprehensive Ophthalmologic Slit-Lamp & Dilated Retinal Exam — 1151 annual services, $93–$128 GPCI cash estimate), followed by CPT 92134 (Scanning Computerized Ophthalmic Retinal OCT Imaging, 809/yr) and CPT 92083 (Extended Threshold Visual Field Glaucoma Perimetry, 529/yr).
Self-pay new patient consultations with Dr. Gao (CPT 99204 GPCI-adjusted benchmark) estimate around $212.00 (community reported average: $212.00) with hybrid in-clinic and telehealth video consults, 22-minute average reception wait, and a 4.72/5 modern protocol openness score across 4 patient logs.
From 7789 Southwest Fwy Ste 530 in Houston (+1-866-555-9845), Dr. Gao, MD (24-year clinical track record) delivers 39 Active CMS HCPCS Codes care.
Compared against Houston, TX Ophthalmology peers
19,269 annual services across 279 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 | 1,151 | 88.28th | $93 – $128 |
| 92134 | Scanning Computerized Ophthalmic Retinal OCT Imaging | 809 | 85.28th | $51 – $70 |
| 92083 | Extended Threshold Visual Field Glaucoma Perimetry | 529 | 83.28th | $62 – $85 |
| 92004 | New Patient Complete Medical Eye & IOP Evaluation | 373 | 85.28th | $112 – $154 |
| 66984 | Extracapsular Cataract Removal w/ Intraocular Lens Implant | 249 | 86.28th | $411 – $564 |
| 96372 | Therapeutic Subcutaneous/Intramuscular Injection Administration (39 HCPCS billing breadth) | 16,157 | 88.28th | $82 – $119 |
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Dr. Jie Gao, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Gao National Provider Identifier | NPI #1669882221 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (77074) |
| Dr. Gao Houston CMS Volume Rank | 88.28th Pct (19,269 CMS svcs; Z +0.186σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (TX Ophthalmology) |
| Fair Cash-Pay New-Patient Benchmark | $212.00 (CPT 99204 GPCI Benchmark) | CMS Geographic Practice Cost Index (Houston, TX) |
| Waiting-Room Wait Time & Cash Friendliness | $212.00 avg paid • 22 min lobby wait | 4 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.88/5 Listening • 4.72/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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