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Dr. Wimmer vs Dr. Lee

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: 1891866018

Dr. Alan Wimmer, M.D.

Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology ยท Kansas City, MO

Consultation Time49 minExtended Visits (40+ mins)
Markup Level2.91xModerate Markup
Annual Visits3,938Total volume
The Rushed Visit Index

Thorough Listener

~49 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: 1588754402

Dr. Shang-Chiun Lee, MD

Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology ยท Springfield, MO

Consultation Time47 minExtended Visits (40+ mins)
Markup Level3.27xModerate Markup
Annual Visits6,885Total volume
The Rushed Visit Index

Thorough Listener

~47 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. Wimmer averages 2 more minutes per appointment than Dr. Lee. If you prioritize extensive discussion and question time, Dr. Wimmer offers a more unhurried experience.

Pricing & Out-of-Pocket Risk:

Dr. Wimmer has a lower billing markup (2.91x vs. 3.27x). Patients with high deductibles or out-of-network coverage will likely incur lower balance bills with Dr. Wimmer.

Shared Clinical Procedures & Charges Comparison

Procedure DescriptionDr. Wimmer ChargeDr. Lee ChargeStandard Baseline
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$20
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$28
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$35
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$8
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$14
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$124
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$76
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$25