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Dr. Allen vs Dr. Strindberg

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: 1477660389

Dr. Brent Allen, MD

General Surgery ยท Richfield, UT

Consultation Time32 minIn-Depth (30-40 mins)
Markup Level2.87xModerate Markup
Annual Visits217Total 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.

Doctor Option BNPI: 1104812395

Dr. Gail Strindberg, MD

General Surgery ยท Tooele, UT

Consultation Time31 minIn-Depth (30-40 mins)
Markup Level2.89xModerate Markup
Annual Visits647Total volume
The Rushed Visit Index

Thorough Listener

~31 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. Allen averages 1 more minutes per appointment than Dr. Strindberg. If you prioritize extensive discussion and question time, Dr. Allen offers a more unhurried experience.

Pricing & Out-of-Pocket Risk:

Dr. Allen has a lower billing markup (2.87x vs. 2.89x). Patients with high deductibles or out-of-network coverage will likely incur lower balance bills with Dr. Allen.

Shared Clinical Procedures & Charges Comparison

Procedure DescriptionDr. Allen ChargeDr. Strindberg ChargeStandard Baseline
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$148
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$86
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$171
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$234
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$109
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$103
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$433
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$159