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Dr. Rhodes vs Dr. Smedley

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: 1609254374

Dr. Robert Rhodes, M.D.

Otolaryngology ยท Oklahoma City, OK

Consultation Time31 minIn-Depth (30-40 mins)
Markup Level2.92xModerate Markup
Annual Visits1,045Total volume
The Rushed Visit Index

Thorough Listener

~31 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: 1275822926

Dr. Bryan Smedley, D.O.

Otolaryngology ยท Owasso, OK

Consultation Time28 minStandard (20-30 mins)
Markup Level3.14xModerate Markup
Annual Visits8,462Total 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:

Dr. Rhodes averages 3 more minutes per appointment than Dr. Smedley. If you prioritize extensive discussion and question time, Dr. Rhodes offers a more unhurried experience.

Pricing & Out-of-Pocket Risk:

Dr. Rhodes has a lower billing markup (2.92x vs. 3.14x). Patients with high deductibles or out-of-network coverage will likely incur lower balance bills with Dr. Rhodes.

Shared Clinical Procedures & Charges Comparison

Procedure DescriptionDr. Rhodes ChargeDr. Smedley ChargeStandard Baseline
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$83
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$240
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$154
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$117
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$51
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$574
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$491
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$154