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Dr. Goltz vs Dr. Buerk

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: 1184621187

Dr. Curtis Goltz, D.O.

Orthopedic Surgery · Camp Hill, PA

Consultation Time26 minStandard (20-30 mins)
Markup Level2.89xModerate Markup
Annual Visits11,895Total volume
The Rushed Visit Index

Balanced Practice

~26 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: 1902038037

Dr. Adam Buerk, DO

Orthopedic Surgery · Camp Hill, PA

Consultation Time26 minStandard (20-30 mins)
Markup Level2.78xModerate Markup
Annual Visits21,329Total volume
The Rushed Visit Index

Balanced Practice

~26 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:

Both physicians average identical appointment consultation pacing (approximately 26 minutes per patient).

Pricing & Out-of-Pocket Risk:

Dr. Buerk has a lower billing markup (2.78x vs. 2.89x). Patients with high deductibles or out-of-network coverage will likely incur lower balance bills with Dr. Buerk.

Shared Clinical Procedures & Charges Comparison

Procedure DescriptionDr. Goltz ChargeDr. Buerk ChargeStandard Baseline
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$17
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$9
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$6
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$85
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$73
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$44
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$38
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$681