Dr. John Heffernan, MD
502 S M St, Tacoma, WA 98405 • +1-470-555-7811
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 2000)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Tacoma Percentiles
NPI #1093791121 • CBSA Regional • Ophthalmology
Statistical peer benchmarking across WA Ophthalmology providers positions Dr. John Heffernan, MD in Tacoma at -0.43σ (9.52th city percentile / 12.46th state percentile, 224 Medicare beneficiaries), with clinical focus spanning 28 Active CMS HCPCS Codes.
Procedural volume for Dr. Heffernan is led by HCPCS 92014 (Comprehensive Ophthalmologic Slit-Lamp & Dilated Retinal Exam — 409 annual services, $115–$157 GPCI cash estimate), followed by CPT 92134 (Scanning Computerized Ophthalmic Retinal OCT Imaging, 287/yr) and CPT 92083 (Extended Threshold Visual Field Glaucoma Perimetry, 188/yr).
For out-of-network patients contacting +1-470-555-7811, Dr. Heffernan's practice posts a $222.00 GPCI self-pay consult estimate ($222.00 patient-logged median, 4.72/5 composite reality score over 11 submissions).
From 502 S M St in Tacoma (+1-470-555-7811), Dr. Heffernan, MD (26-year clinical track record) delivers 28 Active CMS HCPCS Codes care.
Compared against Tacoma, WA Ophthalmology peers
1,105 annual services across 224 beneficiaries
Standard deviations from WA 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 | 409 | 12th | $115 – $157 |
| 92134 | Scanning Computerized Ophthalmic Retinal OCT Imaging | 287 | 14.52th | $63 – $87 |
| 92083 | Extended Threshold Visual Field Glaucoma Perimetry | 188 | 12th | $76 – $104 |
| 92004 | New Patient Complete Medical Eye & IOP Evaluation | 133 | 12th | $138 – $189 |
| 66984 | Extracapsular Cataract Removal w/ Intraocular Lens Implant | 88 | 14.52th | $506 – $693 |
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Dr. John Heffernan, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Heffernan National Provider Identifier | NPI #1093791121 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (98405) |
| Dr. Heffernan Tacoma CMS Volume Rank | 9.52th Pct (1,105 CMS svcs; Z -0.431σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (WA Ophthalmology) |
| Fair Cash-Pay New-Patient Benchmark | $222.00 (CPT 99204 GPCI Benchmark) | CMS Geographic Practice Cost Index (Tacoma, WA) |
| Waiting-Room Wait Time & Cash Friendliness | $222.00 avg paid • 9 min lobby wait | 11 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.62/5 Listening • 4.78/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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