Dr. Shannath Merbs, MD
2955 Ivy Rd, Charlottesville, VA 22908 • +1-300-555-1961
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 1999)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Charlottesville Percentiles
NPI #1750330502 • CBSA Regional • Ophthalmology
Within the Charlottesville, VA (CBSA local) Ophthalmology cohort, Dr. Shannath Merbs, MD with sub-specialty concentration in 71 Active CMS HCPCS Codes ranks at the 20th municipal percentile and 14.53th VA percentile (-0.49σ Z-score) based on 1,382 billed procedures for 238 patients.
Dr. Merbs's longitudinal care intensity (5.8 billed units per patient across 238 individuals) centers on 92014 (511 annual units) and 92134 ($92–$127 cash range).
Uninsured and high-deductible cash patients visiting Dr. Shannath Merbs in Charlottesville (22908) face an estimated $209.00 initial evaluation fee at 2955 Ivy Rd (hybrid in-clinic and telehealth video consults; 11-minute average reception wait; bedside manner 4.88/5 from 7 verified reports).
From 2955 Ivy Rd in Charlottesville (+1-300-555-1961), Dr. Merbs, MD (27-year clinical track record) delivers 71 Active CMS HCPCS Codes care.
Compared against Charlottesville, VA Ophthalmology peers
1,382 annual services across 238 beneficiaries
Standard deviations from VA 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 | 511 | 20th | $168 – $230 |
| 92134 | Scanning Computerized Ophthalmic Retinal OCT Imaging | 359 | 18th | $92 – $127 |
| 92083 | Extended Threshold Visual Field Glaucoma Perimetry | 235 | 18th | $111 – $152 |
| 92004 | New Patient Complete Medical Eye & IOP Evaluation | 166 | 19th | $202 – $276 |
| 66984 | Extracapsular Cataract Removal w/ Intraocular Lens Implant | 111 | 19th | $739 – $1012 |
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Dr. Shannath Merbs, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Merbs National Provider Identifier | NPI #1750330502 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (22908) |
| Dr. Merbs Charlottesville CMS Volume Rank | 20.00th Pct (1,382 CMS svcs; Z -0.486σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (VA Ophthalmology) |
| Fair Cash-Pay New-Patient Benchmark | $209.00 (CPT 99204 GPCI Benchmark) | CMS Geographic Practice Cost Index (Charlottesville, VA) |
| Waiting-Room Wait Time & Cash Friendliness | $209.00 avg paid • 11 min lobby wait | 7 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.88/5 Listening • 4.40/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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