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Dr. Westbrook vs Dr. Berg

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: 1952413015

Dr. Heloise Westbrook, MD

Interventional Pain Management ยท Madisonville, KY

Consultation Time35 minIn-Depth (30-40 mins)
Markup Level2.58xModerate Markup
Annual Visits292Total volume
The Rushed Visit Index

Thorough Listener

~35 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: 1376506022

Dr. Jeffrey Berg, M.D.

Interventional Pain Management ยท Louisville, KY

Consultation Time28 minStandard (20-30 mins)
Markup Level2.84xModerate Markup
Annual Visits9,793Total volume
The Rushed Visit Index

Thorough Listener

~28 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. Westbrook averages 7 more minutes per appointment than Dr. Berg. If you prioritize extensive discussion and question time, Dr. Westbrook offers a more unhurried experience.

Pricing & Out-of-Pocket Risk:

Dr. Westbrook has a lower billing markup (2.58x vs. 2.84x). Patients with high deductibles or out-of-network coverage will likely incur lower balance bills with Dr. Westbrook.

Shared Clinical Procedures & Charges Comparison

Procedure DescriptionDr. Westbrook ChargeDr. Berg ChargeStandard Baseline
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$119