Dr. Frank Tarantini , MD
Moderate MarkupThorough Listener
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.
Appointment Length & Visit Style
Clinical appointment coding analysis across standard patient evaluations
Dr. Tarantini predominantly conducts detailed and comprehensive consultations. This provider schedules longer face-to-face evaluations, spending more time per patient than fast-turnaround clinics.
Pricing Transparency & Fee Comparison
How this provider bills compared to standard insurance benchmarks
Dr. Tarantini 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 Q9967 | 13,076 | $1.01 | $1.00 | $0.15 | 1.01x |
CPT 99214 | 526 | $377.00 | $245.00 | $149.90 | 1.54x |
CPT 99204 | 264 | $495.00 | $355.00 | $196.32 | 1.39x |
CPT 93970 | 180 | $581.00 | $225.00 | $231.11 | 2.58x |
CPT 93971 | 141 | $369.51 | $136.00 | $144.23 | 2.72x |
HCPCS J2997 | 106 | $221.00 | $220.00 | $87.13 | 1x |
CPT 93925 | 98 | $739.00 | $390.00 | $293.99 | 1.89x |
CPT 37252 | 94 | $2959.00 | $2500.00 | $1178.62 | 1.18x |
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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: 36 minutes. Indicates the proportion of high-complexity (99205/99215) vs. moderate-complexity (99204/99214) documentation relative to national specialty peers.
Gross charge multiplier: 2.6x. 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. Tarantini 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.