Dr. Stephen Pflugfelder, MD
6550 Fannin St, Suite 1501, Houston, TX 77030 • +1-670-555-1176
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 2005)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Houston Percentiles
NPI #1851380216 • CBSA 26420 • Ophthalmology
Statistical peer benchmarking across TX Ophthalmology providers positions Dr. Stephen Pflugfelder, MD in Houston at -0.19σ (10.34th city percentile / 7.81th state percentile, 425 Medicare beneficiaries), with clinical focus spanning 36 Active CMS HCPCS Codes.
Dr. Pflugfelder's longitudinal care intensity (2.0 billed units per patient across 425 individuals) centers on 92014 (316 annual units) and 92134 ($114–$156 cash range).
Uninsured and high-deductible cash patients visiting Dr. Stephen Pflugfelder in Houston (77030) face an estimated $212.00 initial evaluation fee at 6550 Fannin St, Suite 1501 (hybrid in-clinic and telehealth video consults; 17-minute average reception wait; bedside manner 4.57/5 from 25 verified reports).
Patients evaluating Dr. Stephen Pflugfelder in ZIP 77030 note 21 years of post-doctoral tenure (null, 2005) alongside 2.0 annual CMS procedures per patient.
Compared against Houston, TX Ophthalmology peers
855 annual services across 425 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 | 316 | 12th | $206 – $283 |
| 92134 | Scanning Computerized Ophthalmic Retinal OCT Imaging | 222 | 12th | $114 – $156 |
| 92083 | Extended Threshold Visual Field Glaucoma Perimetry | 145 | 14.34th | $136 – $187 |
| 92004 | New Patient Complete Medical Eye & IOP Evaluation | 103 | 12th | $248 – $340 |
| 66984 | Extracapsular Cataract Removal w/ Intraocular Lens Implant | 68 | 12th | $909 – $1245 |
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Dr. Stephen Pflugfelder, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Pflugfelder National Provider Identifier | NPI #1851380216 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (77030) |
| Dr. Pflugfelder Houston CMS Volume Rank | 10.34th Pct (855 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 • 17 min lobby wait | 25 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.57/5 Listening • 4.71/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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