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Dr. Eden vs Dr. Schier

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: 1316179658

Dr. Natalie Eden, D.D.S.

Maxillofacial Surgery · Fishers, IN

Consultation Time20 minStandard (20-30 mins)
Markup Level1.85xFair / Standard
Annual Visits22Total volume
The Rushed Visit Index

Balanced Practice

~20 min face-time

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

1.9x 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.

Doctor Option BNPI: 1932440054

Dr. John Schier, DMD, MD

Maxillofacial Surgery · Indianapolis, IN

Consultation Time20 minStandard (20-30 mins)
Markup Level1.85xFair / Standard
Annual Visits35Total volume
The Rushed Visit Index

Balanced Practice

~20 min face-time

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

1.9x 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 average identical appointment consultation pacing (approximately 20 minutes per patient).

Pricing & Out-of-Pocket Risk:

Both physicians maintain comparable pricing markup tiers relative to standard insurance allowable schedules.

Shared Clinical Procedures & Charges Comparison

Procedure DescriptionDr. Eden ChargeDr. Schier ChargeStandard Baseline
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$67