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Dr. Weeks vs Dr. Frame

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: 1205191640

Dr. Blake Weeks, DPM

Podiatry ยท Beckley, WV

Consultation Time29 minStandard (20-30 mins)
Markup Level2.73xModerate Markup
Annual Visits1,782Total volume
The Rushed Visit Index

Thorough Listener

~29 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: 1992904270

Dr. Carrie Frame, DPM

Podiatry ยท Charleston, WV

Consultation Time28 minStandard (20-30 mins)
Markup Level3.29xModerate Markup
Annual Visits8,567Total volume
The Rushed Visit Index

Thorough Listener

~28 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. Weeks averages 1 more minutes per appointment than Dr. Frame. If you prioritize extensive discussion and question time, Dr. Weeks offers a more unhurried experience.

Pricing & Out-of-Pocket Risk:

Dr. Weeks has a lower billing markup (2.73x vs. 3.29x). Patients with high deductibles or out-of-network coverage will likely incur lower balance bills with Dr. Weeks.

Shared Clinical Procedures & Charges Comparison

Procedure DescriptionDr. Weeks ChargeDr. Frame ChargeStandard Baseline
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$85
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$118
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$42
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$69
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$105
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$7
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$59
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$50