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Dr. Goff vs Dr. Bowles

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: 1255449351

Dr. David Goff, MD

Thoracic Surgery ยท Ogden, UT

Consultation Time48 minExtended Visits (40+ mins)
Markup Level2.64xModerate Markup
Annual Visits204Total volume
The Rushed Visit Index

Thorough Listener

~48 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: 1114950714

Dr. B Bowles, MD

Thoracic Surgery ยท St George, UT

Consultation Time62 minExtended Visits (40+ mins)
Markup Level3.35xModerate Markup
Annual Visits281Total volume
The Rushed Visit Index

Thorough Listener

~62 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. Bowles averages 14 more minutes per appointment than Dr. Goff. If you prioritize extensive discussion and question time, Dr. Bowles offers a more unhurried experience.

Pricing & Out-of-Pocket Risk:

Dr. Goff has a lower billing markup (2.64x vs. 3.35x). Patients with high deductibles or out-of-network coverage will likely incur lower balance bills with Dr. Goff.

Shared Clinical Procedures & Charges Comparison

Procedure DescriptionDr. Goff ChargeDr. Bowles ChargeStandard Baseline
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$159
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$1,479
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$167
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$48
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$122
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$482
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$337