Dr. Stephanie Mierz , MS, PA-C
Moderate MarkupBalanced 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. Mierz maintains a focused, rapid visit cadence suited for straightforward checkups and procedural follow-ups.
Pricing Transparency & Fee Comparison
How this provider bills compared to standard insurance benchmarks
Dr. Mierz 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 & Code | Annual Services | Doctor Charge | Peer Norm | Standard Baseline | vs. Peer Norm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
HCPCS J3304 | 1,280 | $31.50 | $39.00 | $16.76 | 0.81x |
HCPCS J3301 | 920 | $13.00 | $6.00 | $1.05 | 2.17x |
CPT 20610 | 235 | $271.91 | $221.85 | $64.03 | 1.23x |
CPT 99213 | 128 | $135.00 | $168.44 | $81.11 | 0.8x |
CPT 99212 | 93 | $85.83 | $104.00 | $51.08 | 0.83x |
CPT 99214 | 65 | $190.00 | $245.00 | $111.33 | 0.78x |
HCPCS J7323 | 57 | $350.00 | $361.67 | $127.64 | 0.97x |
CPT 27130 | 34 | $1250.00 | $4200.00 | $184.88 | 0.3x |
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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: 24 minutes. Indicates the proportion of high-complexity (99205/99215) vs. moderate-complexity (99204/99214) documentation relative to national specialty peers.
Gross charge multiplier: 3.2x. 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. Mierz 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.