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Dr. Lince vs Dr. Andrews

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: 1801320270

Dr. Shane Lince, M.D.

General Surgery · Hershey, PA

Consultation TimeStandardSpecialist (Procedures only)
Markup Level3.04xModerate Markup
Annual Visits3,327Total 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: 1235287772

Dr. Christopher Andrews, MD

General Surgery · Waynesboro, PA

Consultation TimeStandardSpecialist (Procedures only)
Markup Level3.28xModerate Markup
Annual Visits5,014Total 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. Lince has a lower billing markup (3.04x vs. 3.28x). Patients with high deductibles or out-of-network coverage will likely incur lower balance bills with Dr. Lince.

Shared Clinical Procedures & Charges Comparison

Procedure DescriptionDr. Lince ChargeDr. Andrews ChargeStandard Baseline
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$88
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$216
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$71
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$102
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$38
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$95
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$43
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$44