Dr. Sami Dahr, MD
6400 Fannin St Ste 1800, Houston, TX 77030 • +1-670-555-5269
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 2003)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Houston Percentiles
NPI #1578514840 • CBSA 26420 • Ophthalmology
Statistical peer benchmarking across TX Ophthalmology providers positions Dr. Sami Dahr, MD in Houston at -0.19σ (8.28th city percentile / 6.33th state percentile, 157 Medicare beneficiaries), with clinical focus spanning 43 Active CMS HCPCS Codes.
Among 6 tracked CMS fee-schedule codes for Dr. Dahr (averaging 5.1 services per beneficiary), 92014 (Comprehensive Ophthalmologic Slit-Lamp & Dilated Retinal Exam) represents 29% of tracked volume (232 encounters), paired with 92134 (163x).
Direct cash-pay transparency modeling sets Dr. Dahr's baseline new-consult rate near $212.00 in Houston, TX (cash-pay accepted, hybrid in-clinic and telehealth video consults, 16-minute average reception wait).
Credentialed as an MD specialist with 23 years post-graduation experience since completing medical school at an LCME/COCA institution (2003), Dr. Dahr coordinates 43 Active CMS HCPCS Codes workups from 6400 Fannin St Ste 1800 (+1-670-555-5269).
Compared against Houston, TX Ophthalmology peers
808 annual services across 157 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 | 232 | 12th | $261 – $358 |
| 92134 | Scanning Computerized Ophthalmic Retinal OCT Imaging | 163 | 12th | $144 – $197 |
| 92083 | Extended Threshold Visual Field Glaucoma Perimetry | 107 | 12th | $173 – $236 |
| 92004 | New Patient Complete Medical Eye & IOP Evaluation | 75 | 12th | $314 – $430 |
| 66984 | Extracapsular Cataract Removal w/ Intraocular Lens Implant | 50 | 12th | $1150 – $1576 |
| 96372 | Therapeutic Subcutaneous/Intramuscular Injection Administration (43 HCPCS billing breadth) | 180 | 8.28th | $229 – $332 |
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Dr. Sami Dahr, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Dahr National Provider Identifier | NPI #1578514840 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (77030) |
| Dr. Dahr Houston CMS Volume Rank | 8.28th Pct (808 CMS svcs; Z -0.191σ) | 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 • 16 min lobby wait | 14 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.59/5 Listening • 4.53/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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