Dr. Stephen Slade, MD
3900 Essex Ln, Suite 101, Houston, TX 77027 • +1-264-555-6932
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 1998)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Houston Percentiles
NPI #1386693752 • CBSA 26420 • Ophthalmology
Operating out of Houston, TX (3900 Essex Ln, Suite 101), Ophthalmology clinician Dr. Stephen Slade, MD (accredited MD/DO training, 1998) maintains a focused low-volume boutique caseload (1.38th Houston percentile) (0.53th TX percentile; Z-score -0.20σ across 638 documented services) with sub-specialty concentration in 24 Active CMS HCPCS Codes.
Among 5 tracked CMS fee-schedule codes for Dr. Slade (averaging 2.0 services per beneficiary), 92014 (Comprehensive Ophthalmologic Slit-Lamp & Dilated Retinal Exam) represents 37% of tracked volume (236 encounters), paired with 92134 (166x).
For out-of-network patients contacting +1-264-555-6932, Dr. Slade's practice posts a $212.00 GPCI self-pay consult estimate ($212.00 patient-logged median, 4.62/5 composite reality score over 21 submissions).
From 3900 Essex Ln, Suite 101 in Houston (+1-264-555-6932), Dr. Slade, MD (28-year clinical track record) delivers 24 Active CMS HCPCS Codes care.
Compared against Houston, TX Ophthalmology peers
638 annual services across 327 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 | 236 | 12th | $516 – $707 |
| 92134 | Scanning Computerized Ophthalmic Retinal OCT Imaging | 166 | 12th | $284 – $389 |
| 92083 | Extended Threshold Visual Field Glaucoma Perimetry | 108 | 12th | $341 – $467 |
| 92004 | New Patient Complete Medical Eye & IOP Evaluation | 77 | 12th | $621 – $850 |
| 66984 | Extracapsular Cataract Removal w/ Intraocular Lens Implant | 51 | 12th | $2272 – $3114 |
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Dr. Stephen Slade, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Slade National Provider Identifier | NPI #1386693752 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (77027) |
| Dr. Slade Houston CMS Volume Rank | 1.38th Pct (638 CMS svcs; Z -0.195σ) | 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 • 13 min lobby wait | 21 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.78/5 Listening • 4.51/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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