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Dr. Hector Lopez Marquez , M.D.

Moderate Markup
Practice Location: North Dartmouth,Massachusetts 02747
National Provider Identifier (NPI): 1215469861
36 mins
Average Visit Time
3.14x
Markup Level
1,392
Annual Services
The Rushed Visit Index

Thorough Listener

~36 min face-time

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.

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Appointment Length & Visit Style

Clinical appointment coding analysis across standard patient evaluations

Consultation Classification
In-Depth (30-40 mins)

Dr. Lopez Marquez predominantly conducts detailed and comprehensive consultations. This provider schedules longer face-to-face evaluations, spending more time per patient than fast-turnaround clinics.

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
3.14x
National Specialty Average: 2.56x
Total Annual Charges Billed
$480,598
Gross billed amount on claims
Standard Benchmark Value
$153,296
Customary fee baseline
Practical Guide for Patients and Families:

Dr. Lopez Marquez 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 99214
637$392.00$245.00$127.751.6x
CPT 99204
199$520.00$355.00$169.171.46x
CPT 99442
91$260.00$164.00$92.381.59x
CPT 99213
80$278.00$168.44$91.771.65x
CPT 99406
72$48.00$32.00$15.031.5x
CPT 20610
49$278.66$221.85$46.121.26x
CPT 77002
41$88.00$218.00$27.280.4x
CPT 62323
40$319.00$788.00$98.300.4x
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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: 36 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: 3.14x. 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. Lopez Marquez 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.