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Dr. Hintz vs Dr. Olson

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: 1245437730

Dr. Kadon Hintz, M.D.

Emergency Medicine · Bismarck, ND

Consultation TimeStandardSpecialist (Procedures only)
Markup Level2.62xModerate Markup
Annual Visits591Total 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: 1730250879

Dr. Paul Olson, MD

Emergency Medicine · Minot, ND

Consultation Time28 minStandard (20-30 mins)
Markup Level3.2xModerate Markup
Annual Visits1,320Total 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.

🎯 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. Hintz has a lower billing markup (2.62x vs. 3.2x). Patients with high deductibles or out-of-network coverage will likely incur lower balance bills with Dr. Hintz.

Shared Clinical Procedures & Charges Comparison

Procedure DescriptionDr. Hintz ChargeDr. Olson ChargeStandard Baseline
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$169
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$8
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$207
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$115
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$69