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Dr. Stephens vs Dr. Dinneen

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: 1669663852

Dr. John Stephens, MD

Dermatology · Carmel, IN

Consultation Time24 minStandard (20-30 mins)
Markup Level2.77xModerate Markup
Annual Visits6,219Total volume
The Rushed Visit Index

Balanced Practice

~24 min face-time

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: 1508951641

Dr. Annette Dinneen, MD

Dermatology · Indianapolis, IN

Consultation Time26 minStandard (20-30 mins)
Markup Level2.73xModerate Markup
Annual Visits17,972Total volume
The Rushed Visit Index

Balanced Practice

~26 min face-time

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:

Dr. Dinneen averages 2 more minutes per appointment than Dr. Stephens. If you prioritize extensive discussion and question time, Dr. Dinneen offers a more unhurried experience.

Pricing & Out-of-Pocket Risk:

Dr. Dinneen has a lower billing markup (2.73x vs. 2.77x). Patients with high deductibles or out-of-network coverage will likely incur lower balance bills with Dr. Dinneen.

Shared Clinical Procedures & Charges Comparison

Procedure DescriptionDr. Stephens ChargeDr. Dinneen ChargeStandard Baseline
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$6
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$85
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$51
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$88
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$105
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$53
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$47
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$105