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Dr. Ryan Whitted , MD

Moderate Markup
Practice Location: Atlanta,Georgia 30339
National Provider Identifier (NPI): 1326295502
15 mins
Average Visit Time
3.11x
Markup Level
24,235
Annual Services
The Rushed Visit Index

High-Turnover Clinic

~15 min face-time

Operates a high-volume, rapid schedule. Appointments tend to be brief and tightly targeted. We recommend writing down your top two questions before stepping into the exam room.

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
Quick Visits (< 20 mins)

Dr. Whitted maintains a focused, rapid visit cadence suited for straightforward checkups and procedural follow-ups.

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
3.11x
National Specialty Average: 2.56x
Total Annual Charges Billed
$9,844,415
Gross billed amount on claims
Standard Benchmark Value
$3,167,733
Customary fee baseline
Practical Guide for Patients and Families:

Dr. Whitted 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 J2777
12,720$92.85$60.00$36.541.55x
CPT 92134
3,155$100.76$95.00$40.071.06x
CPT 67028
2,309$1011.47$488.86$126.492.07x
HCPCS J0178
2,040$2236.87$1500.00$863.171.49x
HCPCS J9035
1,388$203.17$142.25$70.571.43x
HCPCS J2778
874$562.20$550.00$225.441.02x
CPT 92014
858$315.45$168.00$125.701.88x
CPT 92012
283$224.02$132.42$88.631.69x
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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: 15 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: 3.11x. 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. Whitted 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.