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Dr. Erickson vs Dr. Whalen

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: 1477698793

Dr. Linda Erickson, AUD

Audiologist · Overland Park, KS

Consultation TimeStandardSpecialist (Procedures only)
Markup Level2.74xModerate Markup
Annual Visits94Total 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: 1649551961

Dr. Jessica Whalen, AUD, CCC-A

Audiologist · Topeka, KS

Consultation TimeStandardSpecialist (Procedures only)
Markup Level2.92xModerate Markup
Annual Visits938Total 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. Erickson has a lower billing markup (2.74x vs. 2.92x). Patients with high deductibles or out-of-network coverage will likely incur lower balance bills with Dr. Erickson.

Shared Clinical Procedures & Charges Comparison

Procedure DescriptionDr. Erickson ChargeDr. Whalen ChargeStandard Baseline
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$35
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$21