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Dr. Davis vs Dr. Akins

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: 1699003210

Dr. Damon Davis, AHCNS

Certified Clinical Nurse Specialist · Poplar Bluff, MO

Consultation TimeStandardSpecialist (Procedures only)
Markup Level3.19xModerate Markup
Annual Visits2,915Total volume
The Rushed Visit Index

Balanced Practice

Standard Pacing

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: 1790767721

Dr. Susan Akins, MSN RN BC AP MHCNS

Certified Clinical Nurse Specialist · Saint Louis, MO

Consultation TimeStandardSpecialist (Procedures only)
Markup Level2.23xFair / Standard
Annual Visits1,233Total volume
The Rushed Visit Index

Balanced Practice

Standard Pacing

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.

Fair Pricing Standard

Aligned with Customary Rates

2.2x Markup

This physician's billed charges remain close to standard insurance allowable rates (within 2.5 times baseline). Patients visiting this practice rarely encounter extreme out-of-pocket price inflation.

🎯 Patient Verdict: Key Differences at a Glance

Face-to-Face Patient Listening:

Both physicians maintain standard clinical appointment durations consistent with national specialty benchmarks.

Pricing & Out-of-Pocket Risk:

Dr. Akins has a lower billing markup (2.23x vs. 3.19x). Patients with high deductibles or out-of-network coverage will likely incur lower balance bills with Dr. Akins.

Shared Clinical Procedures & Charges Comparison

Procedure DescriptionDr. Davis ChargeDr. Akins ChargeStandard Baseline
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$59
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$84
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$106
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$122