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Dr. Snow vs Dr. Garwood

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: 1588685127

Dr. Marcus Snow, MD

Rheumatology ยท Omaha, NE

Consultation Time35 minIn-Depth (30-40 mins)
Markup Level2.82xModerate Markup
Annual Visits586Total 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.

Doctor Option BNPI: 1649227646

Dr. Amy Garwood, M.D.

Rheumatology ยท Lincoln, NE

Consultation Time29 minStandard (20-30 mins)
Markup Level2.57xModerate Markup
Annual Visits174,526Total volume
The Rushed Visit Index

Thorough Listener

~29 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. Snow averages 6 more minutes per appointment than Dr. Garwood. If you prioritize extensive discussion and question time, Dr. Snow offers a more unhurried experience.

Pricing & Out-of-Pocket Risk:

Dr. Garwood has a lower billing markup (2.57x vs. 2.82x). Patients with high deductibles or out-of-network coverage will likely incur lower balance bills with Dr. Garwood.

Shared Clinical Procedures & Charges Comparison

Procedure DescriptionDr. Snow ChargeDr. Garwood ChargeStandard Baseline
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$91
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$61
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$123
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$48
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$133
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$166
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$76