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Dr. O'neill vs Dr. Patton

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: 1851385140

Dr. William O'neill, M.D.

Orthopedic Surgery · Lexington, KY

Consultation Time23 minStandard (20-30 mins)
Markup Level3.1xModerate Markup
Annual Visits3,438Total volume
The Rushed Visit Index

Balanced Practice

~23 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: 1457354177

Dr. Christopher Patton, M.D.

Orthopedic Surgery · Bowling Green, KY

Consultation Time27 minStandard (20-30 mins)
Markup Level2.66xModerate Markup
Annual Visits11,767Total 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.

🎯 Patient Verdict: Key Differences at a Glance

Face-to-Face Patient Listening:

Dr. Patton averages 4 more minutes per appointment than Dr. O'neill. If you prioritize extensive discussion and question time, Dr. Patton offers a more unhurried experience.

Pricing & Out-of-Pocket Risk:

Dr. Patton has a lower billing markup (2.66x vs. 3.1x). Patients with high deductibles or out-of-network coverage will likely incur lower balance bills with Dr. Patton.

Shared Clinical Procedures & Charges Comparison

Procedure DescriptionDr. O'neill ChargeDr. Patton ChargeStandard Baseline
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$64
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$83
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$1
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$34
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$52
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$103
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$47
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$30