Dr. Stella Kim, MD
6400 Fannin St, Suite 1800, Houston, TX 77030 • +1-670-555-8945
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 2017)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Houston Percentiles
NPI #1952409450 • CBSA 26420 • Ophthalmology
Within the Houston, TX (CBSA 26420) Ophthalmology cohort, Dr. Stella Kim, MD with sub-specialty concentration in 45 Active CMS HCPCS Codes ranks at the 9.66th municipal percentile and 7.7th TX percentile (-0.19σ Z-score) based on 852 billed procedures for 170 patients.
Fee-schedule auditing of NPI 1952409450 highlights 315 annual claims for 92014 (12th Houston percentile; $162–$221 self-pay corridor) plus 222 encounters under 92134 and 145 under 92083.
Self-pay new patient consultations with Dr. Kim (CPT 99204 GPCI-adjusted benchmark) estimate around $212.00 (community reported average: $212.00) with hybrid in-clinic and telehealth video consults, 9-minute average reception wait, and a 4.92/5 modern protocol openness score across 7 patient logs.
NPI registry verification (#1952409450) confirms Dr. Stella Kim's MD standing serving CBSA 26420 with a 4.80/5 patient scorecard.
Compared against Houston, TX Ophthalmology peers
852 annual services across 170 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 | 315 | 12th | $162 – $221 |
| 92134 | Scanning Computerized Ophthalmic Retinal OCT Imaging | 222 | 12th | $89 – $122 |
| 92083 | Extended Threshold Visual Field Glaucoma Perimetry | 145 | 12.66th | $107 – $146 |
| 92004 | New Patient Complete Medical Eye & IOP Evaluation | 102 | 13.66th | $194 – $267 |
| 66984 | Extracapsular Cataract Removal w/ Intraocular Lens Implant | 68 | 12th | $712 – $976 |
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Dr. Stella Kim, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Kim National Provider Identifier | NPI #1952409450 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (77030) |
| Dr. Kim Houston CMS Volume Rank | 9.66th Pct (852 CMS svcs; Z -0.190σ) | 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 • 9 min lobby wait | 7 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.58/5 Listening • 4.92/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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