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Dr. Nichols vs Dr. Brown

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: 1154391654

Dr. Jon Nichols, M.D.

Gastroenterology ยท Overland Park, KS

Consultation Time44 minExtended Visits (40+ mins)
Markup Level3.41xModerate Markup
Annual Visits875Total volume
The Rushed Visit Index

Thorough Listener

~44 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: 1700173754

Dr. Jesica Brown, MD

Gastroenterology ยท Salina, KS

Consultation Time34 minIn-Depth (30-40 mins)
Markup Level3.42xModerate Markup
Annual Visits2,506Total volume
The Rushed Visit Index

Thorough Listener

~34 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. Nichols averages 10 more minutes per appointment than Dr. Brown. If you prioritize extensive discussion and question time, Dr. Nichols offers a more unhurried experience.

Pricing & Out-of-Pocket Risk:

Dr. Nichols has a lower billing markup (3.41x vs. 3.42x). Patients with high deductibles or out-of-network coverage will likely incur lower balance bills with Dr. Nichols.

Shared Clinical Procedures & Charges Comparison

Procedure DescriptionDr. Nichols ChargeDr. Brown ChargeStandard Baseline
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$113
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$232
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$99
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$157
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$118
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$171
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$75
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$102