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Dr. Lindhorst vs Dr. Eggebrecht

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: 1164498127

Dr. Paula Lindhorst, MD

Hospice and Palliative Care ยท St Cloud, MN

Consultation Time54 minExtended Visits (40+ mins)
Markup Level3.16xModerate Markup
Annual Visits131Total volume
The Rushed Visit Index

Thorough Listener

~54 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: 1073962395

Dr. Matthew Eggebrecht, M.D.

Hospice and Palliative Care ยท Saint Cloud, MN

Consultation Time46 minExtended Visits (40+ mins)
Markup Level2.96xModerate Markup
Annual Visits385Total volume
The Rushed Visit Index

Thorough Listener

~46 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. Lindhorst averages 8 more minutes per appointment than Dr. Eggebrecht. If you prioritize extensive discussion and question time, Dr. Lindhorst offers a more unhurried experience.

Pricing & Out-of-Pocket Risk:

Dr. Eggebrecht has a lower billing markup (2.96x vs. 3.16x). Patients with high deductibles or out-of-network coverage will likely incur lower balance bills with Dr. Eggebrecht.

Shared Clinical Procedures & Charges Comparison

Procedure DescriptionDr. Lindhorst ChargeDr. Eggebrecht ChargeStandard Baseline
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$166
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$29
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$114
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$76
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$47