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Dr. Carey Berndt , P.T.

Fair / Standard
Practice Location: Rapid City,South Dakota 57702
National Provider Identifier (NPI): 1528023371
Procedural
Surgical Specialist
2.14x
Markup Level
1,653
Annual Services
Fair Pricing Standard

Aligned with Customary Rates

2.1x Markup

This physician's billed charges remain close to standard insurance allowable rates (within 2.5 times baseline). Patients visiting this practice rarely encounter extreme out-of-pocket price inflation.

The Rushed Visit Index

Balanced Practice

Standard Pacing

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.

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Appointment Length & Visit Style

Clinical appointment coding analysis across standard patient evaluations

Consultation Classification
Specialist (Procedures only)

Dr. Berndt primarily performs clinical procedures, imaging, or laboratory services rather than routine timed office consultations.

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
2.14x
National Specialty Average: 2.56x
Total Annual Charges Billed
$98,534
Gross billed amount on claims
Standard Benchmark Value
$46,050
Customary fee baseline
Practical Guide for Patients and Families:

Dr. Berndt's billed charges align closely with standard customary rates. If you have insurance, negotiated rates will apply. For self-paying, uninsured, or out-of-network care, this doctor's billing practices reflect customary and modest fees.

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 97110
601$54.09$63.14$24.280.86x
CPT 97140
366$66.00$64.00$22.131.03x
CPT 97112
324$53.00$65.94$27.530.8x
CPT 97012
106$40.00$38.00$11.441.05x
CPT 97530
92$64.00$70.00$36.160.91x
CPT 97161
73$120.00$166.00$99.180.72x
HCPCS G0283
70$47.00$35.00$8.051.34x
CPT 97162
21$120.00$165.00$99.830.73x
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This section provides clinical practice analytics for healthcare administrators, billing coders, and peer physicians evaluating practice benchmarks:

Evaluation & Management Mix

Estimated appointment time calculation: N/A. 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: 2.14x. 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. Berndt 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.