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Dr. Hensley vs Dr. Byrnes

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: 1366574832

Dr. Benjamin Hensley, D.O.

Critical Care (Intensivists) ยท Kansas City, KS

Consultation Time75 minExtended Visits (40+ mins)
Markup Level3.16xModerate Markup
Annual Visits132Total volume
The Rushed Visit Index

Thorough Listener

~75 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: 1063545317

Dr. Matthew Byrnes, MD

Critical Care (Intensivists) ยท Wichita, KS

Consultation Time50 minExtended Visits (40+ mins)
Markup Level3.43xModerate Markup
Annual Visits1,209Total volume
The Rushed Visit Index

Thorough Listener

~50 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. Hensley averages 25 more minutes per appointment than Dr. Byrnes. If you prioritize extensive discussion and question time, Dr. Hensley offers a more unhurried experience.

Pricing & Out-of-Pocket Risk:

Dr. Hensley has a lower billing markup (3.16x vs. 3.43x). Patients with high deductibles or out-of-network coverage will likely incur lower balance bills with Dr. Hensley.

Shared Clinical Procedures & Charges Comparison

Procedure DescriptionDr. Hensley ChargeDr. Byrnes ChargeStandard Baseline
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$100
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$198
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$166
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$29
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$42