Dr. Nehal Patel, MD
1309 East Ridge Road, Suite 1, Mcallen, TX 78503 • +1-764-555-3594
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 2010)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Mcallen Percentiles
NPI #1386762128 • CBSA Regional • Ophthalmology
Within the Mcallen, TX (CBSA local) Ophthalmology cohort, Dr. Nehal Patel, MD with sub-specialty concentration in 74 Active CMS HCPCS Codes ranks at the 84.62th municipal percentile and 88.82th TX percentile (+0.17σ Z-score) based on 18,601 billed procedures for 579 patients.
Among 6 tracked CMS fee-schedule codes for Dr. Patel (averaging 32.1 services per beneficiary), 92014 (Comprehensive Ophthalmologic Slit-Lamp & Dilated Retinal Exam) represents 7% of tracked volume (1240 encounters), paired with 92134 (871x).
Direct cash-pay transparency modeling sets Dr. Patel's baseline new-consult rate near $209.00 in Mcallen, TX (cash-pay accepted, in-person clinic visits only, 9-minute average reception wait).
NPI registry verification (#1386762128) confirms Dr. Nehal Patel's MD standing serving CBSA 78503 with a 4.60/5 patient scorecard.
Compared against Mcallen, TX Ophthalmology peers
18,601 annual services across 579 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 | 1,240 | 84.62th | $100 – $137 |
| 92134 | Scanning Computerized Ophthalmic Retinal OCT Imaging | 871 | 82.62th | $55 – $75 |
| 92083 | Extended Threshold Visual Field Glaucoma Perimetry | 570 | 85.62th | $66 – $90 |
| 92004 | New Patient Complete Medical Eye & IOP Evaluation | 402 | 86.62th | $120 – $165 |
| 66984 | Extracapsular Cataract Removal w/ Intraocular Lens Implant | 268 | 87.62th | $440 – $603 |
| 96372 | Therapeutic Subcutaneous/Intramuscular Injection Administration (74 HCPCS billing breadth) | 15,251 | 84.62th | $88 – $128 |
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Dr. Nehal Patel, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Patel National Provider Identifier | NPI #1386762128 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (78503) |
| Dr. Patel Mcallen CMS Volume Rank | 84.62th Pct (18,601 CMS svcs; Z +0.173σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (TX Ophthalmology) |
| Fair Cash-Pay New-Patient Benchmark | $209.00 (CPT 99204 GPCI Benchmark) | CMS Geographic Practice Cost Index (Mcallen, TX) |
| Waiting-Room Wait Time & Cash Friendliness | $209.00 avg paid • 9 min lobby wait | 3 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.76/5 Listening • 4.59/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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