Dr. Lauren Satterfield , PA-C
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. Satterfield provides standard-duration consultations averaging approximately 27 minutes per visit, aligned with typical medical practice guidelines.
Pricing Transparency & Fee Comparison
How this provider bills compared to standard insurance benchmarks
Dr. Satterfield 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 99213 | 1,444 | $139.00 | $168.44 | $69.05 | 0.83x |
CPT 81001 | 1,427 | $9.00 | $14.70 | $3.07 | 0.61x |
CPT 36415 | 246 | $10.27 | $15.00 | $8.12 | 0.68x |
CPT 51798 | 246 | $42.00 | $54.00 | $8.95 | 0.78x |
CPT 51701 | 163 | $126.00 | $150.00 | $33.27 | 0.84x |
HCPCS J9217 | 141 | $660.00 | $670.00 | $172.42 | 0.99x |
CPT 96372 | 136 | $59.00 | $46.56 | $10.79 | 1.27x |
CPT 99204 | 131 | $255.00 | $355.00 | $128.15 | 0.72x |
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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: 27 minutes. Indicates the proportion of high-complexity (99205/99215) vs. moderate-complexity (99204/99214) documentation relative to national specialty peers.
Gross charge multiplier: 2.51x. 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. Satterfield 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.