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Dr. Karr vs Dr. Grimes

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: 1568608644

Dr. Nicholas Karr, M.D.

Preventive Medicine ยท Dallas, TX

Consultation Time39 minIn-Depth (30-40 mins)
Markup Level2.41xFair / Standard
Annual Visits83Total volume
The Rushed Visit Index

Thorough Listener

~39 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.

Fair Pricing Standard

Aligned with Customary Rates

2.4x Markup

This physician's billed charges remain close to standard insurance allowable rates (within 2.5 times baseline). Patients visiting this practice rarely encounter extreme out-of-pocket price inflation.

Doctor Option BNPI: 1497787873

Dr. Kelly Grimes, D.O.

Preventive Medicine ยท Fort Worth, TX

Consultation Time39 minIn-Depth (30-40 mins)
Markup Level2.78xModerate Markup
Annual Visits993Total volume
The Rushed Visit Index

Thorough Listener

~39 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 39 minutes per patient).

Pricing & Out-of-Pocket Risk:

Dr. Karr has a lower billing markup (2.41x vs. 2.78x). Patients with high deductibles or out-of-network coverage will likely incur lower balance bills with Dr. Karr.

Shared Clinical Procedures & Charges Comparison

Procedure DescriptionDr. Karr ChargeDr. Grimes ChargeStandard Baseline
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$125
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$162
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$14