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Dr. Carpenter vs Dr. Wolgamot

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: 1225209471

Dr. John Carpenter, MD

Pathology · Lynnwood, WA

Consultation TimeStandardSpecialist (Procedures only)
Markup Level3.28xModerate Markup
Annual Visits9,691Total volume
The Rushed Visit Index

Balanced Practice

Standard Pacing

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: 1801849369

Dr. Gregory Wolgamot, M.D., PHD

Pathology · Bellingham, WA

Consultation TimeStandardSpecialist (Procedures only)
Markup Level2.63xModerate Markup
Annual Visits11,068Total volume
The Rushed Visit Index

Balanced Practice

Standard Pacing

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 maintain standard clinical appointment durations consistent with national specialty benchmarks.

Pricing & Out-of-Pocket Risk:

Dr. Wolgamot has a lower billing markup (2.63x vs. 3.28x). Patients with high deductibles or out-of-network coverage will likely incur lower balance bills with Dr. Wolgamot.

Shared Clinical Procedures & Charges Comparison

Procedure DescriptionDr. Carpenter ChargeDr. Wolgamot ChargeStandard Baseline
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$68
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$106
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$73
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$29
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$34