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Dr. Brewer vs Dr. Thomas

Make an informed decision based on verified clinical facts. See which doctor spends more time listening in the exam room and charges fair prices aligned with standard insurance baselines.

Doctor Option ANPI: 1053650945

Dr. Meredith Brewer, PA-C

Physician Assistant ยท Jonesboro, AR

Consultation Time28 minStandard (20-30 mins)
Markup Level3.25xModerate Markup
Annual Visits7,153Total volume
The Rushed Visit Index

Thorough Listener

~28 min face-time

Consistently devotes longer face-to-face evaluations. Ideal for complex medical concerns, multiple symptoms, or patients who value comprehensive discussion without feeling rushed.

How is appointment length calculated?

Visit durations reflect official documentation standards for Evaluation and Management (E/M) office billing codes (CPT 99202 through 99215).

Physicians who bill higher-level comprehensive visits (such as 99214 and 99215) consistently spend 30 to 45 minutes reviewing complex records and discussing care plans, whereas routine refill clinics predominantly bill briefer level 2 and 3 codes.

Doctor Option BNPI: 1013281609

Dr. Jeff Thomas, P.A.

Physician Assistant ยท North Little Rock, AR

Consultation Time32 minIn-Depth (30-40 mins)
Markup Level2.78xModerate Markup
Annual Visits54,163Total volume
The Rushed Visit Index

Thorough Listener

~32 min face-time

Consistently devotes longer face-to-face evaluations. Ideal for complex medical concerns, multiple symptoms, or patients who value comprehensive discussion without feeling rushed.

How is appointment length calculated?

Visit durations reflect official documentation standards for Evaluation and Management (E/M) office billing codes (CPT 99202 through 99215).

Physicians who bill higher-level comprehensive visits (such as 99214 and 99215) consistently spend 30 to 45 minutes reviewing complex records and discussing care plans, whereas routine refill clinics predominantly bill briefer level 2 and 3 codes.

๐ŸŽฏ Patient Verdict: Key Differences at a Glance

Face-to-Face Patient Listening:

Dr. Thomas averages 4 more minutes per appointment than Dr. Brewer. If you prioritize extensive discussion and question time, Dr. Thomas offers a more unhurried experience.

Pricing & Out-of-Pocket Risk:

Dr. Thomas has a lower billing markup (2.78x vs. 3.25x). Patients with high deductibles or out-of-network coverage will likely incur lower balance bills with Dr. Thomas.

Shared Clinical Procedures & Charges Comparison

Procedure DescriptionDr. Brewer ChargeDr. Thomas ChargeStandard Baseline
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$2
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$52
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$34
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$50
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$19
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$76
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$64
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$75