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Dr. List vs Dr. Kim

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: 1093776080

Dr. Jerome List, D.D.S., M.D.

Otolaryngology · Eagle River, AK

Consultation Time19 minQuick Visits (< 20 mins)
Markup Level3.17xModerate Markup
Annual Visits548Total volume
The Rushed Visit Index

Balanced Practice

~19 min face-time

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: 1851454615

Dr. Sam Kim, M.D.

Otolaryngology · Fairbanks, AK

Consultation Time27 minStandard (20-30 mins)
Markup Level3.41xModerate Markup
Annual Visits1,196Total volume
The Rushed Visit Index

Balanced Practice

~27 min face-time

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:

Dr. Kim averages 8 more minutes per appointment than Dr. List. If you prioritize extensive discussion and question time, Dr. Kim offers a more unhurried experience.

Pricing & Out-of-Pocket Risk:

Dr. List has a lower billing markup (3.17x vs. 3.41x). Patients with high deductibles or out-of-network coverage will likely incur lower balance bills with Dr. List.

Shared Clinical Procedures & Charges Comparison

Procedure DescriptionDr. List ChargeDr. Kim ChargeStandard Baseline
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$70
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$89
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$59
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$112
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$151
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$186
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$137
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$138