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Dr. Shawn Wade , MD

High Markup
Practice Location: Lincoln,Nebraska 68502
National Provider Identifier (NPI): 1780807438
Procedural
Surgical Specialist
7.71x
Markup Level
718
Annual Services
Financial Protection Alert

Higher Out-of-Pocket Billing Risk

This practice submits charges that average 7.7 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.

3 Steps to Protect Your Wallet:
  • 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.
The Rushed Visit Index

Balanced Practice

Standard Pacing

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
Specialist (Procedures only)

Dr. Wade primarily performs clinical procedures, imaging, or laboratory services rather than routine timed office consultations.

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
7.71x
National Specialty Average: 2.56x
Total Annual Charges Billed
$721,360
Gross billed amount on claims
Standard Benchmark Value
$93,620
Customary fee baseline
Practical Guide for Patients and Families:

⚠️ Price Outlier Warning: Dr. Wade's submitted charges are significantly higher than peer medians (over 7.71x 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 & CodeAnnual ServicesDoctor ChargePeer NormStandard Baselinevs. Peer Norm
CPT 99285
404$1238.53$1167.61$161.221.06x
CPT 99284
110$854.84$790.00$110.641.08x
CPT 93042
109$61.64$50.09$6.311.23x
CPT 99291
72$1508.75$929.00$196.051.62x
CPT 99283
23$504.83$414.00$65.711.22x
👨‍⚕️ Physician & Medical Billing Intelligence (Click to view professional coding data)Expand ↓

This section provides clinical practice analytics for healthcare administrators, billing coders, and peer physicians evaluating practice benchmarks:

Evaluation & Management Mix

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.

Charge-to-Payment Ratio

Gross charge multiplier: 7.71x. 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. Wade 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.