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Dr. Robert Markenson , M.D.

Moderate Markup
Practice Location: Saint Louis,Missouri 63128
National Provider Identifier (NPI): 1104870096
25 mins
Average Visit Time
3.08x
Markup Level
16,840
Annual Services
The Rushed Visit Index

Balanced Practice

~25 min face-time

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
Standard (20-30 mins)

Dr. Markenson provides standard-duration consultations averaging approximately 25 minutes per visit, aligned with typical medical practice guidelines.

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
3.08x
National Specialty Average: 2.56x
Total Annual Charges Billed
$989,433
Gross billed amount on claims
Standard Benchmark Value
$321,563
Customary fee baseline
Practical Guide for Patients and Families:

Dr. Markenson 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 & CodeAnnual ServicesDoctor ChargePeer NormStandard Baselinevs. Peer Norm
HCPCS J7320
12,925$25.50$23.08$7.011.1x
HCPCS Q9966
883$25.00$3.00$0.448.33x
CPT 20610
685$197.00$221.85$67.580.89x
CPT 77002
683$316.00$218.00$117.981.45x
HCPCS J3301
592$6.00$6.00$1.081x
CPT 73580
197$398.00$277.84$129.881.43x
CPT 27369
195$451.00$355.54$190.721.27x
HCPCS J7321
166$237.00$225.00$74.691.05x
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This section provides clinical practice analytics for healthcare administrators, billing coders, and peer physicians evaluating practice benchmarks:

Evaluation & Management Mix

Estimated appointment time calculation: 25 minutes. 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: 3.08x. 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. Markenson 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.