Dr. Peter Blochowicz , CRNA
Extreme OutlierHigher Out-of-Pocket Billing Risk
This practice submits charges that average 19.9 times customary allowable rates. If you have not met your annual health insurance deductible, or if this doctor is out-of-network with your health plan, you may face significant balance billing.
- Confirm network status: Call your insurer to confirm this specific physician and office address are in-network.
- Request in-network labs: Before blood draws or biopsies, ask the nurse to send samples exclusively to an in-network commercial laboratory.
- Ask for a written estimate: Under the No Surprises Act, you are legally entitled to a Good Faith Estimate if you are self-pay or out-of-network.
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. Blochowicz 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
⚠️ Price Outlier Warning: Dr. Blochowicz's submitted charges are significantly higher than peer medians (over 19.93x the baseline standard). If you receive treatment out-of-network or without insurance, you could face substantial bills. Confirm in-network participation with your health plan prior to booking.
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 00142 | 100 | $1816.96 | $785.15 | $86.32 | 2.31x |
CPT 00731 | 64 | $1895.50 | $952.33 | $100.84 | 1.99x |
CPT 00811 | 62 | $1820.65 | $863.38 | $98.12 | 2.11x |
CPT 00813 | 53 | $2237.58 | $1106.26 | $121.49 | 2.02x |
CPT 00812 | 20 | $1672.80 | $765.00 | $82.68 | 2.19x |
CPT 01214 | 20 | $4365.60 | $2143.38 | $229.80 | 2.04x |
CPT 01402 | 17 | $4080.00 | $1991.98 | $249.75 | 2.05x |
CPT 64488 | 17 | $2992.00 | $925.00 | $61.38 | 3.23x |
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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: 19.93x. 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. Blochowicz 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.