Dr. Brian Klagges , MD
Extreme OutlierHigher Out-of-Pocket Billing Risk
This practice submits charges that average 8.1 times customary allowable rates. If you have not met your annual health insurance deductible, or if this doctor is out-of-network with your health plan, you may face significant balance billing.
- Confirm network status: Call your insurer to confirm this specific physician and office address are in-network.
- Request in-network labs: Before blood draws or biopsies, ask the nurse to send samples exclusively to an in-network commercial laboratory.
- Ask for a written estimate: Under the No Surprises Act, you are legally entitled to a Good Faith Estimate if you are self-pay or out-of-network.
Balanced Practice
Maintains a steady clinical rhythm balancing focused physical examination with patient discussion.
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.
Appointment Length & Visit Style
Clinical appointment coding analysis across standard patient evaluations
Dr. Klagges provides standard-duration consultations averaging approximately 26 minutes per visit, aligned with typical medical practice guidelines.
Pricing Transparency & Fee Comparison
How this provider bills compared to standard insurance benchmarks
⚠️ Price Outlier Warning: Dr. Klagges's submitted charges are significantly higher than peer medians (over 8.06x the baseline standard). If you receive treatment out-of-network or without insurance, you could face substantial bills. Confirm in-network participation with your health plan prior to booking.
Verified Clinical Procedures & Surgical Focus
Official annual procedure volumes, customary fee comparisons, and clinical focus areas.
| Clinical Procedure & Code | Annual Services | Doctor Charge | Peer Norm | Standard Baseline | vs. Peer Norm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
HCPCS J3301 | 474 | $12.00 | $6.00 | $1.07 | 2x |
CPT 99213 | 273 | $209.12 | $168.44 | $90.01 | 1.24x |
HCPCS J1040 | 89 | $28.00 | $28.00 | $11.63 | 1x |
CPT 62323 | 67 | $993.00 | $788.00 | $264.70 | 1.26x |
HCPCS Q9967 | 64 | $10.00 | $1.00 | $0.14 | 10x |
CPT 62323 | 37 | $793.11 | $788.00 | $98.17 | 1.01x |
CPT 64483 | 37 | $1890.00 | $1064.79 | $268.50 | 1.77x |
CPT 99214 | 25 | $259.28 | $245.00 | $128.58 | 1.06x |
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👨⚕️ 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:
Estimated appointment time calculation: 26 minutes. Indicates the proportion of high-complexity (99205/99215) vs. moderate-complexity (99204/99214) documentation relative to national specialty peers.
Gross charge multiplier: 8.06x. 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. Klagges 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.