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Dr. Fuselier vs Dr. Buckley

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: 1174595664

Dr. James Fuselier, DDS MD

Maxillofacial Surgery · Austin, TX

Consultation Time20 minStandard (20-30 mins)
Markup Level3.04xModerate Markup
Annual Visits11Total volume
The Rushed Visit Index

Balanced Practice

~20 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: 1285602276

Dr. Steven Buckley, DDS, MD

Maxillofacial Surgery · San Antonio, TX

Consultation Time21 minStandard (20-30 mins)
Markup Level3.17xModerate Markup
Annual Visits190Total volume
The Rushed Visit Index

Balanced Practice

~21 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. Buckley averages 1 more minutes per appointment than Dr. Fuselier. If you prioritize extensive discussion and question time, Dr. Buckley offers a more unhurried experience.

Pricing & Out-of-Pocket Risk:

Dr. Fuselier has a lower billing markup (3.04x vs. 3.17x). Patients with high deductibles or out-of-network coverage will likely incur lower balance bills with Dr. Fuselier.

Shared Clinical Procedures & Charges Comparison

Procedure DescriptionDr. Fuselier ChargeDr. Buckley ChargeStandard Baseline
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$69