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Dr. Guidry vs Dr. Mooney

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: 1700524816

Dr. Carl Guidry, DPT

Physical Therapist in Private Practice · Baton Rouge, LA

Consultation TimeStandardSpecialist (Procedures only)
Markup Level3.56xModerate Markup
Annual Visits7,937Total 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.

Financial Protection Alert

Higher Out-of-Pocket Billing Risk

This practice submits charges that average 3.6 times customary allowable rates. If you have not met your annual health insurance deductible, or if this doctor is out-of-network with your health plan, you may face significant balance billing.

3 Steps to Protect Your Wallet:
  • Confirm network status: Call your insurer to confirm this specific physician and office address are in-network.
  • Request in-network labs: Before blood draws or biopsies, ask the nurse to send samples exclusively to an in-network commercial laboratory.
  • Ask for a written estimate: Under the No Surprises Act, you are legally entitled to a Good Faith Estimate if you are self-pay or out-of-network.
Doctor Option BNPI: 1447379664

Dr. David Mooney, DPT, OCS

Physical Therapist in Private Practice · Natchitoches, LA

Consultation TimeStandardSpecialist (Procedures only)
Markup Level2.8xModerate Markup
Annual Visits13,794Total 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.

🎯 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. Mooney has a lower billing markup (2.8x vs. 3.56x). Patients with high deductibles or out-of-network coverage will likely incur lower balance bills with Dr. Mooney.

Shared Clinical Procedures & Charges Comparison

Procedure DescriptionDr. Guidry ChargeDr. Mooney ChargeStandard Baseline
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$20
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$24
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$31
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$13
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$19
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$8
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$8
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$94