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Dr. Lear vs Dr. Trask

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: 1558553115

Dr. William Lear, MD

Dermatology · Salem, OR

Consultation Time26 minStandard (20-30 mins)
Markup Level3.06xModerate Markup
Annual Visits4,408Total volume
The Rushed Visit Index

Balanced Practice

~26 min face-time

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: 1174592349

Dr. David Trask, M.D.

Dermatology · Medford, OR

Consultation Time24 minStandard (20-30 mins)
Markup Level3.37xModerate Markup
Annual Visits21,663Total volume
The Rushed Visit Index

Balanced Practice

~24 min face-time

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:

Dr. Lear averages 2 more minutes per appointment than Dr. Trask. If you prioritize extensive discussion and question time, Dr. Lear offers a more unhurried experience.

Pricing & Out-of-Pocket Risk:

Dr. Lear has a lower billing markup (3.06x vs. 3.37x). Patients with high deductibles or out-of-network coverage will likely incur lower balance bills with Dr. Lear.

Shared Clinical Procedures & Charges Comparison

Procedure DescriptionDr. Lear ChargeDr. Trask ChargeStandard Baseline
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$2
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$616
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$88
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$7
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$202
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$404
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$566
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$157