Dr. James Ramirez , 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. Ramirez primarily performs clinical procedures, imaging, or laboratory services rather than routine timed office consultations.
Pricing Transparency & Fee Comparison
How this provider bills compared to standard insurance benchmarks
Dr. Ramirez 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
CPT 88305 | 1,989 | $231.24 | $174.29 | $72.10 | 1.33x |
CPT 87798 | 156 | $50.00 | $75.00 | $34.39 | 0.67x |
CPT 88342 | 101 | $224.31 | $160.00 | $102.35 | 1.4x |
CPT 88350 | 98 | $199.71 | $141.00 | $96.63 | 1.42x |
CPT 88312 | 93 | $223.12 | $113.00 | $111.53 | 1.97x |
CPT 88341 | 76 | $209.87 | $119.00 | $85.63 | 1.76x |
CPT 88304 | 59 | $175.00 | $103.18 | $45.10 | 1.7x |
HCPCS 0753T | 40 | $25.00 | $13.00 | $0.01 | 1.92x |
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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: N/A. Indicates the proportion of high-complexity (99205/99215) vs. moderate-complexity (99204/99214) documentation relative to national specialty peers.
Gross charge multiplier: 2.93x. 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. Ramirez 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.