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Dr. Heffernan vs Dr. Mcwhite

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: 1326359506

Dr. Michael Heffernan, PT

Physical Therapist in Private Practice · New Castle, DE

Consultation TimeStandardSpecialist (Procedures only)
Markup Level2.93xModerate Markup
Annual Visits2,031Total 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.

Doctor Option BNPI: 1689224099

Dr. Annabelle Mcwhite

Physical Therapist in Private Practice · Bethany Beach, DE

Consultation TimeStandardSpecialist (Procedures only)
Markup Level3.34xModerate Markup
Annual Visits16,481Total 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.

🎯 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. Heffernan has a lower billing markup (2.93x vs. 3.34x). Patients with high deductibles or out-of-network coverage will likely incur lower balance bills with Dr. Heffernan.

Shared Clinical Procedures & Charges Comparison

Procedure DescriptionDr. Heffernan ChargeDr. Mcwhite ChargeStandard Baseline
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$35
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$22
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$24
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$107
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$27