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Dr. Brett Whatcott , DO

Moderate Markup
Practice Location: Fort Smith,Arkansas 72908
National Provider Identifier (NPI): 1134169816
35 mins
Average Visit Time
2.77x
Markup Level
9,580
Annual Services
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.

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Appointment Length & Visit Style

Clinical appointment coding analysis across standard patient evaluations

Consultation Classification
In-Depth (30-40 mins)

Dr. Whatcott predominantly conducts detailed and comprehensive consultations. This provider schedules longer face-to-face evaluations, spending more time per patient than fast-turnaround clinics.

What visit duration tells you:
•Thorough evaluations: Longer appointments mean more opportunity to ask questions, review medical histories, and explain treatment options.
•Complex medical care: Patients managing multiple chronic conditions or seeking second opinions often benefit from physicians with extended visit styles.
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Pricing Transparency & Fee Comparison

How this provider bills compared to standard insurance benchmarks

Pricing Markup Ratio
2.77x
National Specialty Average: 2.56x
Total Annual Charges Billed
$1,654,657
Gross billed amount on claims
Standard Benchmark Value
$597,410
Customary fee baseline
Practical Guide for Patients and Families:

Dr. Whatcott bills moderately higher than baseline insurance benchmarks. If you are in-network, your co-pay or coinsurance will be determined by your plan's contracted rate. If paying out of pocket, request an upfront written fee estimate.

Verified Clinical Procedures & Surgical Focus

Official annual procedure volumes, customary fee comparisons, and clinical focus areas.

Clinical Procedure & CodeAnnual ServicesDoctor ChargePeer NormStandard Baselinevs. Peer Norm
CPT 99214
3,366$326.55$245.00$113.791.33x
HCPCS J2704
1,406$2.00$4.38$0.120.46x
HCPCS J3301
1,365$2.02$6.00$1.040.34x
HCPCS J1100
669$0.50$3.00$0.120.17x
CPT 96372
309$60.00$46.56$12.671.29x
HCPCS J3420
235$3.00$10.00$1.640.3x
HCPCS Q9966
217$2.00$3.00$0.430.67x
CPT 96132
210$369.00$275.00$117.541.34x
👨‍⚕️ Physician & Medical Billing Intelligence (Click to view professional coding data)Expand ↓

This section provides clinical practice analytics for healthcare administrators, billing coders, and peer physicians evaluating practice benchmarks:

Evaluation & Management Mix

Estimated appointment time calculation: 35 minutes. Indicates the proportion of high-complexity (99205/99215) vs. moderate-complexity (99204/99214) documentation relative to national specialty peers.

Charge-to-Payment Ratio

Gross charge multiplier: 2.77x. Useful for fee schedule alignment, out-of-network charge master analysis, and payer contract negotiations.

Patient Guidance: What to Ask Before Your Appointment

  • In-Network Confirmation: Confirm directly with your insurance plan that Dr. Whatcott participates in your specific network tier.
  • Surgical Facility Fees: If having surgery, verify whether it will be in a hospital or an outpatient surgery center. Facility charges are billed separately from physician fees.
  • Written Estimates: If you are paying out of pocket or have a high deductible, request a written good-faith estimate before major treatments.