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Dr. Gallaher vs Dr. Dowdy

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: 1992721880

Dr. Regan Gallaher, MD

Neurosurgery ยท Conway, AR

Consultation Time44 minExtended Visits (40+ mins)
Markup Level2.67xModerate Markup
Annual Visits237Total volume
The Rushed Visit Index

Thorough Listener

~44 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: 1477796365

Dr. Justin Dowdy, M.D.

Neurosurgery ยท Hot Springs, AR

Consultation Time37 minIn-Depth (30-40 mins)
Markup Level2.73xModerate Markup
Annual Visits7,759Total volume
The Rushed Visit Index

Thorough Listener

~37 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. Gallaher averages 7 more minutes per appointment than Dr. Dowdy. If you prioritize extensive discussion and question time, Dr. Gallaher offers a more unhurried experience.

Pricing & Out-of-Pocket Risk:

Dr. Gallaher has a lower billing markup (2.67x vs. 2.73x). Patients with high deductibles or out-of-network coverage will likely incur lower balance bills with Dr. Gallaher.

Shared Clinical Procedures & Charges Comparison

Procedure DescriptionDr. Gallaher ChargeDr. Dowdy ChargeStandard Baseline
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$122
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$90
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$166
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$850
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$132
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$76
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$182