Dr. Austin Chang, MD
1905 Sw H K Dodgen Loop, Temple, TX 76502 • +1-945-555-8124
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 1995)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Temple Percentiles
NPI #1063410439 • CBSA Regional • Ophthalmology
Within the Temple, TX (CBSA local) Ophthalmology cohort, Dr. Austin Chang, MD with sub-specialty concentration in 26 Active CMS HCPCS Codes ranks at the 84.62th municipal percentile and 46.62th TX percentile (-0.16σ Z-score) based on 2,319 billed procedures for 706 patients.
Among 5 tracked CMS fee-schedule codes for Dr. Chang (averaging 3.3 services per beneficiary), 92014 (Comprehensive Ophthalmologic Slit-Lamp & Dilated Retinal Exam) represents 37% of tracked volume (858 encounters), paired with 92134 (603x).
Direct cash-pay transparency modeling sets Dr. Chang's baseline new-consult rate near $209.00 in Temple, TX (cash-pay accepted, in-person clinic visits only, 11-minute average reception wait).
Clinical background for Dr. Chang (MD, NPI #1063410439) includes accredited doctoral training (1995, 31 yrs in practice) and dedicated on-site consultations at 1905 Sw H K Dodgen Loop.
Compared against Temple, TX Ophthalmology peers
2,319 annual services across 706 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 | 858 | 84.62th | $256 – $351 |
| 92134 | Scanning Computerized Ophthalmic Retinal OCT Imaging | 603 | 89.62th | $141 – $193 |
| 92083 | Extended Threshold Visual Field Glaucoma Perimetry | 394 | 88.62th | $169 – $232 |
| 92004 | New Patient Complete Medical Eye & IOP Evaluation | 278 | 84.62th | $308 – $422 |
| 66984 | Extracapsular Cataract Removal w/ Intraocular Lens Implant | 186 | 81.62th | $1127 – $1545 |
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Dr. Austin Chang, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Chang National Provider Identifier | NPI #1063410439 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (76502) |
| Dr. Chang Temple CMS Volume Rank | 84.62th Pct (2,319 CMS svcs; Z -0.160σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (TX Ophthalmology) |
| Fair Cash-Pay New-Patient Benchmark | $209.00 (CPT 99204 GPCI Benchmark) | CMS Geographic Practice Cost Index (Temple, TX) |
| Waiting-Room Wait Time & Cash Friendliness | $209.00 avg paid • 11 min lobby wait | 21 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.90/5 Listening • 4.74/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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