Dr. Natalie Depcik-Smith , M.D.
Fair / StandardAligned with Customary Rates
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.
Balanced 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. Depcik-Smith 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. Depcik-Smith'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 & Code | Annual Services | Doctor Charge | Peer Norm | Standard Baseline | vs. Peer Norm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
CPT 88305 | 14,082 | $145.23 | $174.29 | $55.38 | 0.83x |
CPT 88342 | 1,804 | $122.84 | $160.00 | $75.36 | 0.77x |
CPT 88341 | 1,642 | $116.34 | $119.00 | $62.68 | 0.98x |
CPT 88312 | 563 | $108.21 | $113.00 | $95.82 | 0.96x |
CPT 88304 | 443 | $77.67 | $103.18 | $34.43 | 0.75x |
CPT 88350 | 180 | $103.00 | $141.00 | $101.36 | 0.73x |
CPT 88313 | 88 | $70.23 | $70.00 | $67.09 | 1x |
CPT 88346 | 45 | $144.24 | $162.99 | $141.04 | 0.88x |
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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: 2.31x. 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. Depcik-Smith 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.