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Dr. Selby vs Dr. Kobbermann

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: 1144511320

Dr. Luke Selby, MD, MS

Surgical Oncology ยท Westwood, KS

Consultation Time48 minExtended Visits (40+ mins)
Markup Level3.12xModerate Markup
Annual Visits373Total volume
The Rushed Visit Index

Thorough Listener

~48 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: 1093927436

Dr. Anne Kobbermann, MD

Surgical Oncology ยท Overland Park, KS

Consultation Time50 minExtended Visits (40+ mins)
Markup Level3.36xModerate Markup
Annual Visits136Total volume
The Rushed Visit Index

Thorough Listener

~50 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. Kobbermann averages 2 more minutes per appointment than Dr. Selby. If you prioritize extensive discussion and question time, Dr. Kobbermann offers a more unhurried experience.

Pricing & Out-of-Pocket Risk:

Dr. Selby has a lower billing markup (3.12x vs. 3.36x). Patients with high deductibles or out-of-network coverage will likely incur lower balance bills with Dr. Selby.

Shared Clinical Procedures & Charges Comparison

Procedure DescriptionDr. Selby ChargeDr. Kobbermann ChargeStandard Baseline
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$169
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$62
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$133
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$111
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$206
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$123
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$367
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$94