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Dr. Gillespie vs Dr. Bringewatt

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: 1063782050

Dr. Samuel Gillespie, AU.D.

Audiologist · Omaha, NE

Consultation TimeStandardSpecialist (Procedures only)
Markup Level2.56xModerate Markup
Annual Visits129Total volume
The Rushed Visit Index

Balanced Practice

Standard Pacing

Maintains a steady clinical rhythm balancing focused physical examination with patient discussion.

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: 1487875613

Dr. Rachel Bringewatt, M.A.

Audiologist · Fremont, NE

Consultation TimeStandardSpecialist (Procedures only)
Markup Level3.12xModerate Markup
Annual Visits539Total volume
The Rushed Visit Index

Balanced Practice

Standard Pacing

Maintains a steady clinical rhythm balancing focused physical examination with patient discussion.

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.

🎯 Patient Verdict: Key Differences at a Glance

Face-to-Face Patient Listening:

Both physicians maintain standard clinical appointment durations consistent with national specialty benchmarks.

Pricing & Out-of-Pocket Risk:

Dr. Gillespie has a lower billing markup (2.56x vs. 3.12x). Patients with high deductibles or out-of-network coverage will likely incur lower balance bills with Dr. Gillespie.

Shared Clinical Procedures & Charges Comparison

Procedure DescriptionDr. Gillespie ChargeDr. Bringewatt ChargeStandard Baseline
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$35
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$32
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$39
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$15