Dr. Matthew Nelsen , MD
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. Nelsen maintains a focused, rapid visit cadence suited for straightforward checkups and procedural follow-ups.
Pricing Transparency & Fee Comparison
How this provider bills compared to standard insurance benchmarks
Dr. Nelsen 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 99212 | 187 | $152.63 | $104.00 | $34.58 | 1.47x |
HCPCS J1030 | 141 | $11.58 | $18.00 | $7.47 | 0.64x |
CPT 99212 | 116 | $151.96 | $104.00 | $55.92 | 1.46x |
CPT 20610 | 94 | $248.62 | $221.85 | $50.06 | 1.12x |
CPT 99213 | 81 | $245.65 | $168.44 | $64.44 | 1.46x |
CPT 76881 | 74 | $95.97 | $207.00 | $42.75 | 0.46x |
CPT 27447 | 71 | $4015.77 | $4196.91 | $1240.34 | 0.96x |
CPT 76882 | 69 | $74.70 | $104.00 | $32.58 | 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: 19 minutes. Indicates the proportion of high-complexity (99205/99215) vs. moderate-complexity (99204/99214) documentation relative to national specialty peers.
Gross charge multiplier: 3.3x. 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. Nelsen 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.