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Dr. Katie Sharff , MD

Fair / Standard
Practice Location: Portland,Oregon 97239
National Provider Identifier (NPI): 1215196530
Procedural
Surgical Specialist
1.41x
Markup Level
1,355
Annual Services
Fair Pricing Standard

Aligned with Customary Rates

1.4x Markup

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.

The Rushed Visit Index

Balanced Practice

Standard Pacing

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.

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Appointment Length & Visit Style

Clinical appointment coding analysis across standard patient evaluations

Consultation Classification
Specialist (Procedures only)

Dr. Sharff primarily performs clinical procedures, imaging, or laboratory services rather than routine timed office consultations.

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
1.41x
National Specialty Average: 2.56x
Total Annual Charges Billed
$101,899
Gross billed amount on claims
Standard Benchmark Value
$72,498
Customary fee baseline
Practical Guide for Patients and Families:

Dr. Sharff'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 & CodeAnnual ServicesDoctor ChargePeer NormStandard Baselinevs. Peer Norm
HCPCS G0008
357$18.00$37.00$17.640.49x
CPT 90480
294$121.00$41.15$41.372.94x
CPT 91320
290$147.00$140.75$128.481.04x
CPT 90662
282$48.00$80.00$47.040.6x
CPT 90686
76$15.96$30.27$15.640.53x
HCPCS 0124A
56$45.00$56.99$41.510.79x
👨‍⚕️ Physician & Medical Billing Intelligence (Click to view professional coding data)Expand ↓

This section provides clinical practice analytics for healthcare administrators, billing coders, and peer physicians evaluating practice benchmarks:

Evaluation & Management Mix

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.

Charge-to-Payment Ratio

Gross charge multiplier: 1.41x. 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. Sharff 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.