Dr. Elizabeth Verner-Cole , M.D.
Fair / StandardAligned with Customary Rates
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.
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. Verner-Cole 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
Dr. Verner-Cole'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 & Code | Annual Services | Doctor Charge | Peer Norm | Standard Baseline | vs. Peer Norm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
HCPCS J2777 | 15,122 | $132.84 | $60.00 | $35.96 | 2.21x |
CPT 92134 | 1,522 | $102.00 | $95.00 | $42.59 | 1.07x |
HCPCS J0178 | 1,376 | $1540.99 | $1500.00 | $859.62 | 1.03x |
CPT 67028 | 1,127 | $391.97 | $488.86 | $133.43 | 0.8x |
CPT 99213 | 767 | $222.00 | $168.44 | $93.20 | 1.32x |
HCPCS J7999 | 396 | $250.00 | $192.73 | $93.70 | 1.3x |
HCPCS J7312 | 301 | $301.30 | $347.80 | $185.69 | 0.87x |
CPT 92014 | 220 | $314.00 | $168.00 | $133.22 | 1.87x |
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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: 26 minutes. Indicates the proportion of high-complexity (99205/99215) vs. moderate-complexity (99204/99214) documentation relative to national specialty peers.
Gross charge multiplier: 2.41x. 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. Verner-Cole 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.