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Dr. Morrison vs Dr. Orton

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: 1295183499

Dr. Christopher Morrison, MD, PHD

Radiation Oncology ยท Tucson, AZ

Consultation Time35 minIn-Depth (30-40 mins)
Markup Level2.54xModerate Markup
Annual Visits1,123Total volume
The Rushed Visit Index

Thorough Listener

~35 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: 1053731356

Dr. Andrew Orton, M.D.

Radiation Oncology ยท Green Valley, AZ

Consultation Time35 minIn-Depth (30-40 mins)
Markup Level3.11xModerate Markup
Annual Visits18,219Total volume
The Rushed Visit Index

Thorough Listener

~35 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:

Both physicians average identical appointment consultation pacing (approximately 35 minutes per patient).

Pricing & Out-of-Pocket Risk:

Dr. Morrison has a lower billing markup (2.54x vs. 3.11x). Patients with high deductibles or out-of-network coverage will likely incur lower balance bills with Dr. Morrison.

Shared Clinical Procedures & Charges Comparison

Procedure DescriptionDr. Morrison ChargeDr. Orton ChargeStandard Baseline
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$44
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$32
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$188
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$59
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$54
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$166
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$222
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$414