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Dr. Bainter vs Dr. Ackerman

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: 1427226034

Dr. Todd Bainter, D.O.

Internal Medicine ยท Lander, WY

Consultation Time40 minExtended Visits (40+ mins)
Markup Level3.01xModerate Markup
Annual Visits590Total volume
The Rushed Visit Index

Thorough Listener

~40 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: 1619292927

Dr. Juli Ackerman, MD

Internal Medicine ยท Sheridan, WY

Consultation Time32 minIn-Depth (30-40 mins)
Markup Level2.53xModerate Markup
Annual Visits7,657Total volume
The Rushed Visit Index

Thorough Listener

~32 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. Bainter averages 8 more minutes per appointment than Dr. Ackerman. If you prioritize extensive discussion and question time, Dr. Bainter offers a more unhurried experience.

Pricing & Out-of-Pocket Risk:

Dr. Ackerman has a lower billing markup (2.53x vs. 3.01x). Patients with high deductibles or out-of-network coverage will likely incur lower balance bills with Dr. Ackerman.

Shared Clinical Procedures & Charges Comparison

Procedure DescriptionDr. Bainter ChargeDr. Ackerman ChargeStandard Baseline
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$77
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$78
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$127
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$20
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$13
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$8
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$169