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Dr. Yost vs Dr. Ramirez

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: 1477985190

Dr. Maureen Yost, APRN

Nurse Practitioner ยท Topeka, KS

Consultation Time36 minIn-Depth (30-40 mins)
Markup Level2.68xModerate Markup
Annual Visits578Total volume
The Rushed Visit Index

Thorough Listener

~36 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: 1295471043

Dr. Karina Ramirez, APRN

Nurse Practitioner ยท Topeka, KS

Consultation Time35 minIn-Depth (30-40 mins)
Markup Level3.39xModerate Markup
Annual Visits64,227Total volume
The Rushed Visit Index

Thorough Listener

~35 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. Yost averages 1 more minutes per appointment than Dr. Ramirez. If you prioritize extensive discussion and question time, Dr. Yost offers a more unhurried experience.

Pricing & Out-of-Pocket Risk:

Dr. Yost has a lower billing markup (2.68x vs. 3.39x). Patients with high deductibles or out-of-network coverage will likely incur lower balance bills with Dr. Yost.

Shared Clinical Procedures & Charges Comparison

Procedure DescriptionDr. Yost ChargeDr. Ramirez ChargeStandard Baseline
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$100
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$140
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$71
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$48
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$8