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Dr. Wilking-Johnson vs Dr. Dergance

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: 1285089052

Dr. Juliana Wilking-Johnson, M.D.

Geriatric Medicine · Westminster, CO

Consultation Time45 minExtended Visits (40+ mins)
Markup Level2.64xModerate Markup
Annual Visits187Total volume
The Rushed Visit Index

Thorough Listener

~45 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: 1841237070

Dr. Jeannae Dergance, MD

Geriatric Medicine · Aurora, CO

Consultation TimeStandardSpecialist (Procedures only)
Markup Level2.09xFair / Standard
Annual Visits1,510Total 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.

Fair Pricing Standard

Aligned with Customary Rates

2.1x Markup

This physician's billed charges remain close to standard insurance allowable rates (within 2.5 times baseline). Patients visiting this practice rarely encounter extreme out-of-pocket price inflation.

🎯 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. Dergance has a lower billing markup (2.09x vs. 2.64x). Patients with high deductibles or out-of-network coverage will likely incur lower balance bills with Dr. Dergance.

Shared Clinical Procedures & Charges Comparison

Procedure DescriptionDr. Wilking-Johnson ChargeDr. Dergance ChargeStandard Baseline
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$183
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$131
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$133
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$41
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$224
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$282
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$31