Dr. David Richards , M.D.
Moderate MarkupBalanced 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. Richards provides standard-duration consultations averaging approximately 25 minutes per visit, aligned with typical medical practice guidelines.
Pricing Transparency & Fee Comparison
How this provider bills compared to standard insurance benchmarks
Dr. Richards 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 & Code | Annual Services | Doctor Charge | Peer Norm | Standard Baseline | vs. Peer Norm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
HCPCS J3301 | 2,624 | $7.00 | $6.00 | $1.04 | 1.17x |
CPT 73030 | 242 | $85.00 | $68.00 | $31.60 | 1.25x |
CPT 20610 | 233 | $291.57 | $221.85 | $64.12 | 1.31x |
CPT 99213 | 226 | $121.02 | $168.44 | $84.83 | 0.72x |
CPT 99212 | 168 | $75.06 | $104.00 | $52.83 | 0.72x |
CPT 73564 | 116 | $85.00 | $99.00 | $42.44 | 0.86x |
CPT 73560 | 85 | $60.00 | $50.52 | $31.22 | 1.19x |
CPT 99214 | 72 | $175.61 | $245.00 | $118.43 | 0.72x |
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This section provides clinical practice analytics for healthcare administrators, billing coders, and peer physicians evaluating practice benchmarks:
Estimated appointment time calculation: 25 minutes. Indicates the proportion of high-complexity (99205/99215) vs. moderate-complexity (99204/99214) documentation relative to national specialty peers.
Gross charge multiplier: 3.1x. 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. Richards 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.