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Dr. Felts vs Dr. Waage

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: 1679051536

Dr. Stephanie Felts, PA-C

Physician Assistant · Dakota Dunes, SD

Consultation Time27 minStandard (20-30 mins)
Markup Level3.24xModerate Markup
Annual Visits1,171Total volume
The Rushed Visit Index

Balanced Practice

~27 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: 1871896431

Dr. Ryanne Waage, PA-C

Physician Assistant · Aberdeen, SD

Consultation Time26 minStandard (20-30 mins)
Markup Level2.98xModerate Markup
Annual Visits7,678Total 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. Felts averages 1 more minutes per appointment than Dr. Waage. If you prioritize extensive discussion and question time, Dr. Felts offers a more unhurried experience.

Pricing & Out-of-Pocket Risk:

Dr. Waage has a lower billing markup (2.98x vs. 3.24x). Patients with high deductibles or out-of-network coverage will likely incur lower balance bills with Dr. Waage.

Shared Clinical Procedures & Charges Comparison

Procedure DescriptionDr. Felts ChargeDr. Waage ChargeStandard Baseline
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$6
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$75
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$46
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$105
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$83
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$96
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$93
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$385