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Dr. Gantzer vs Dr. Amon

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: 1639154404

Dr. Heather Gantzer, MD

Emergency Medicine ยท St Louis Park, MN

Consultation Time38 minIn-Depth (30-40 mins)
Markup Level2.74xModerate Markup
Annual Visits2,537Total volume
The Rushed Visit Index

Thorough Listener

~38 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: 1972526564

Dr. Anthony Amon, M.D.

Emergency Medicine ยท Willmar, MN

Consultation Time32 minIn-Depth (30-40 mins)
Markup Level3.2xModerate Markup
Annual Visits3,037Total volume
The Rushed Visit Index

Thorough Listener

~32 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. Gantzer averages 6 more minutes per appointment than Dr. Amon. If you prioritize extensive discussion and question time, Dr. Gantzer offers a more unhurried experience.

Pricing & Out-of-Pocket Risk:

Dr. Gantzer has a lower billing markup (2.74x vs. 3.2x). Patients with high deductibles or out-of-network coverage will likely incur lower balance bills with Dr. Gantzer.

Shared Clinical Procedures & Charges Comparison

Procedure DescriptionDr. Gantzer ChargeDr. Amon ChargeStandard Baseline
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$8
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$125
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$126
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$8
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$4
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$174
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$13
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$5