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Dr. Franklin vs Dr. Jeffers

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: 1568748291

Dr. Christina Franklin, PH.D.

Psychologist, Clinical · West Burlington, IA

Consultation TimeStandardSpecialist (Procedures only)
Markup Level2.51xModerate Markup
Annual Visits283Total 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: 1720657752

Dr. Sharlene Jeffers, PH.D.

Psychologist, Clinical · Iowa City, IA

Consultation TimeStandardSpecialist (Procedures only)
Markup Level3.26xModerate Markup
Annual Visits1,244Total 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. Franklin has a lower billing markup (2.51x vs. 3.26x). Patients with high deductibles or out-of-network coverage will likely incur lower balance bills with Dr. Franklin.

Shared Clinical Procedures & Charges Comparison

Procedure DescriptionDr. Franklin ChargeDr. Jeffers ChargeStandard Baseline
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$17
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$74
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$101
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$22
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$76