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Dr. Christensen vs Dr. Carlisle

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: 1205156056

Dr. Cody Christensen, D.O.

Interventional Radiology · St George, UT

Consultation Time25 minStandard (20-30 mins)
Markup Level3.2xModerate Markup
Annual Visits1,700Total volume
The Rushed Visit Index

Balanced Practice

~25 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: 1750478707

Dr. James Carlisle, MD

Interventional Radiology · Farmington, UT

Consultation Time25 minStandard (20-30 mins)
Markup Level2.66xModerate Markup
Annual Visits4,523Total volume
The Rushed Visit Index

Balanced Practice

~25 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 25 minutes per patient).

Pricing & Out-of-Pocket Risk:

Dr. Carlisle has a lower billing markup (2.66x vs. 3.2x). Patients with high deductibles or out-of-network coverage will likely incur lower balance bills with Dr. Carlisle.

Shared Clinical Procedures & Charges Comparison

Procedure DescriptionDr. Christensen ChargeDr. Carlisle ChargeStandard Baseline
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$8
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$21
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$38
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$83
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$112
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$10
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$82
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$32