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Dr. Harms vs Dr. Parenica

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: 1982949764

Dr. Meghan Harms

Physician Assistant ยท Oklahoma City, OK

Consultation Time30 minIn-Depth (30-40 mins)
Markup Level2.65xModerate Markup
Annual Visits5,168Total volume
The Rushed Visit Index

Thorough Listener

~30 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: 1295331692

Dr. Lauren Parenica, PA-C

Physician Assistant ยท Oklahoma City, OK

Consultation Time30 minIn-Depth (30-40 mins)
Markup Level3.16xModerate Markup
Annual Visits22,576Total volume
The Rushed Visit Index

Thorough Listener

~30 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:

Both physicians average identical appointment consultation pacing (approximately 30 minutes per patient).

Pricing & Out-of-Pocket Risk:

Dr. Harms has a lower billing markup (2.65x vs. 3.16x). Patients with high deductibles or out-of-network coverage will likely incur lower balance bills with Dr. Harms.

Shared Clinical Procedures & Charges Comparison

Procedure DescriptionDr. Harms ChargeDr. Parenica ChargeStandard Baseline
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$7
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$17
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$58
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$12
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$72
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$102
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$89
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$7