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Dr. Mccleary vs Dr. Zervos

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: 1538145313

Dr. Robert Mccleary, DO

Orthopedic Surgery ยท Logan, WV

Consultation Time28 minStandard (20-30 mins)
Markup Level2.68xModerate Markup
Annual Visits18,068Total volume
The Rushed Visit Index

Thorough Listener

~28 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: 1053388926

Dr. Nick Zervos, M.D.

Orthopedic Surgery ยท Morgantown, WV

Consultation Time28 minStandard (20-30 mins)
Markup Level2.95xModerate Markup
Annual Visits11,299Total volume
The Rushed Visit Index

Thorough Listener

~28 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:

Both physicians average identical appointment consultation pacing (approximately 28 minutes per patient).

Pricing & Out-of-Pocket Risk:

Dr. Mccleary has a lower billing markup (2.68x vs. 2.95x). Patients with high deductibles or out-of-network coverage will likely incur lower balance bills with Dr. Mccleary.

Shared Clinical Procedures & Charges Comparison

Procedure DescriptionDr. Mccleary ChargeDr. Zervos ChargeStandard Baseline
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$1
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$0
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$6
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$80
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$70
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$153
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$49