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Dr. George Poletes , M.D.

Moderate Markup
Practice Location: Lansing,Michigan 48906
National Provider Identifier (NPI): 1871761247
15 mins
Average Visit Time
2.64x
Markup Level
639
Annual Services
The Rushed Visit Index

High-Turnover Clinic

~15 min face-time

Operates a high-volume, rapid schedule. Appointments tend to be brief and tightly targeted. We recommend writing down your top two questions before stepping into the exam room.

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
Quick Visits (< 20 mins)

Dr. Poletes maintains a focused, rapid visit cadence suited for straightforward checkups and procedural follow-ups.

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
2.64x
National Specialty Average: 2.56x
Total Annual Charges Billed
$321,542
Gross billed amount on claims
Standard Benchmark Value
$122,009
Customary fee baseline
Practical Guide for Patients and Families:

Dr. Poletes 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 & CodeAnnual ServicesDoctor ChargePeer NormStandard Baselinevs. Peer Norm
CPT 12032
155$593.00$604.81$267.550.98x
CPT 11602
106$477.50$484.93$117.230.98x
CPT 99212
84$106.82$104.00$54.231.03x
CPT 13132
44$927.50$975.55$440.730.95x
CPT 11622
44$493.50$469.80$121.191.05x
CPT 11642
37$523.50$523.66$132.031x
CPT 11603
34$544.50$543.97$134.211x
CPT 12042
30$601.00$597.35$272.331.01x
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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: 15 minutes. 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: 2.64x. 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. Poletes 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.