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Dr. Horner vs Dr. Valvano

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: 1255302980

Dr. Jean Horner, MD

Emergency Medicine ยท Laconia, NH

Consultation Time30 minIn-Depth (30-40 mins)
Markup Level3.07xModerate Markup
Annual Visits56Total volume
The Rushed Visit Index

Thorough Listener

~30 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: 1942242417

Dr. Mary Valvano, MD

Emergency Medicine ยท Concord, NH

Consultation Time50 minExtended Visits (40+ mins)
Markup Level3.2xModerate Markup
Annual Visits2,024Total volume
The Rushed Visit Index

Thorough Listener

~50 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. Valvano averages 20 more minutes per appointment than Dr. Horner. If you prioritize extensive discussion and question time, Dr. Valvano offers a more unhurried experience.

Pricing & Out-of-Pocket Risk:

Dr. Horner has a lower billing markup (3.07x vs. 3.2x). Patients with high deductibles or out-of-network coverage will likely incur lower balance bills with Dr. Horner.

Shared Clinical Procedures & Charges Comparison

Procedure DescriptionDr. Horner ChargeDr. Valvano ChargeStandard Baseline
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$122
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$86
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$107