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Dr. Grier vs Dr. Burns

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: 1679595011

Dr. Laurie Grier, M.D.

Critical Care (Intensivists) ยท Shreveport, LA

Consultation Time48 minExtended Visits (40+ mins)
Markup Level2.83xModerate Markup
Annual Visits550Total volume
The Rushed Visit Index

Thorough Listener

~48 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: 1730147513

Dr. Clifford Burns, MD

Critical Care (Intensivists) ยท New Orleans, LA

Consultation Time50 minExtended Visits (40+ mins)
Markup Level2.79xModerate Markup
Annual Visits487Total volume
The Rushed Visit Index

Thorough Listener

~50 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. Burns averages 2 more minutes per appointment than Dr. Grier. If you prioritize extensive discussion and question time, Dr. Burns offers a more unhurried experience.

Pricing & Out-of-Pocket Risk:

Dr. Burns has a lower billing markup (2.79x vs. 2.83x). Patients with high deductibles or out-of-network coverage will likely incur lower balance bills with Dr. Burns.

Shared Clinical Procedures & Charges Comparison

Procedure DescriptionDr. Grier ChargeDr. Burns ChargeStandard Baseline
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$207
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$116
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$77
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$169
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$111
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$83
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$44
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$127