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Dr. Suri vs Dr. Etheredge

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: 1437238656

Dr. Misty Suri, MD

Sports Medicine ยท New Orleans, LA

Consultation Time38 minIn-Depth (30-40 mins)
Markup Level3.42xModerate Markup
Annual Visits223Total volume
The Rushed Visit Index

Thorough Listener

~38 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: 1629212972

Dr. Stephen Etheredge, M.D.

Sports Medicine ยท Baton Rouge, LA

Consultation Time32 minIn-Depth (30-40 mins)
Markup Level2.53xModerate Markup
Annual Visits2,995Total 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. Suri averages 6 more minutes per appointment than Dr. Etheredge. If you prioritize extensive discussion and question time, Dr. Suri offers a more unhurried experience.

Pricing & Out-of-Pocket Risk:

Dr. Etheredge has a lower billing markup (2.53x vs. 3.42x). Patients with high deductibles or out-of-network coverage will likely incur lower balance bills with Dr. Etheredge.

Shared Clinical Procedures & Charges Comparison

Procedure DescriptionDr. Suri ChargeDr. Etheredge ChargeStandard Baseline
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$94
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$128
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$49
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$1,089
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$125
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$464