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Family Practice Doctors Who Perform the Procedure You Need—and Take Your Insurance.

Preventive wellness exams (CPT 99395/99396), acute outpatient procedures, joint injections, dermatologic cryotherapy, and whole-family longitudinal care. Filter by your insurance carrier, state, or procedure below.

4. Complete Physician Directory

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Dr. Tori Russell, MD

Columbia, MS 39429

★★★★★ 4.6 (15)
78th MS Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Comprehensive Primary Care & Chronic Protocol Management [CPT 99214] • Preventive wellness exams (CPT 99395/99396) & subspecialty diagnostics (6,083 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts Aetna ~$209 Cash

Dr. George Petty, MD

Meridian, MS 39301

★★★★★ 4.6 (15)
68th MS Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Comprehensive Primary Care & Chronic Protocol Management [CPT 99214] • Preventive wellness exams (CPT 99395/99396) & subspecialty diagnostics (431 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts Aetna ~$209 Cash

Dr. Brian Lindo, MD

Cedar Rapids, IA 52403

★★★★★ 4.6 (19)
59th IA Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Comprehensive Primary Care & Chronic Protocol Management [CPT 99214] • Preventive wellness exams (CPT 99395/99396) & subspecialty diagnostics (2,493 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts Aetna ~$209 Cash

Dr. Rory Bradt, DO

Bellingham, WA 98226

★★★★★ 4.6 (15)
73rd WA Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Comprehensive Primary Care & Chronic Protocol Management [CPT 99214] • Preventive wellness exams (CPT 99395/99396) & subspecialty diagnostics (1,918 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts Aetna ~$222 Cash

Dr. Junaid Ahsan, DO

Rock Island, IL 61201

★★★★★ 4.6 (23)
20th IL Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Comprehensive Primary Care & Chronic Protocol Management [CPT 99214] • Preventive wellness exams (CPT 99395/99396) & subspecialty diagnostics (834 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts Aetna ~$218 Cash

Dr. Erin Mathews, MD

Tipp City, OH 45371

★★★★★ 4.6 (15)
75th OH Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Comprehensive Primary Care & Chronic Protocol Management [CPT 99214] • Preventive wellness exams (CPT 99395/99396) & subspecialty diagnostics (2,019 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts Aetna ~$209 Cash

Dr. Chris Morgen, MD

Medford, OR 97504

★★★★★ 4.6 (15)
54th OR Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Comprehensive Primary Care & Chronic Protocol Management [CPT 99214] • Preventive wellness exams (CPT 99395/99396) & subspecialty diagnostics (1,437 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts Aetna ~$209 Cash

Dr. Robert Hays, MD

South Bend, IN 46635

★★★★★ 4.6 (15)
85th IN Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Comprehensive Primary Care & Chronic Protocol Management [CPT 99214] • Preventive wellness exams (CPT 99395/99396) & subspecialty diagnostics (3,700 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts Aetna ~$209 Cash

Dr. James Fisette, MD

Parsons, TN 38363

★★★★★ 4.6 (19)
61st TN Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Comprehensive Primary Care & Chronic Protocol Management [CPT 99214] • Preventive wellness exams (CPT 99395/99396) & subspecialty diagnostics (389 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts Aetna ~$201 Cash

Dr. Gary Smith, MD

Nashville, TN 37221

★★★★★ 4.6 (15)
25th TN Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Comprehensive Primary Care & Chronic Protocol Management [CPT 99214] • Preventive wellness exams (CPT 99395/99396) & subspecialty diagnostics (1,138 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts Aetna ~$202 Cash

Dr. Cary Campanella, MD

Ephrata, PA 17522

★★★★★ 4.6 (19)
33rd PA Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Comprehensive Primary Care & Chronic Protocol Management [CPT 99214] • Preventive wellness exams (CPT 99395/99396) & subspecialty diagnostics (1,007 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts Aetna ~$209 Cash

Dr. Brian Downen, MD

Greencastle, IN 46135

★★★★★ 4.6 (15)
58th IN Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Comprehensive Primary Care & Chronic Protocol Management [CPT 99214] • Preventive wellness exams (CPT 99395/99396) & subspecialty diagnostics (359 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts Aetna ~$209 Cash

Dr. Stephen Offord, MD

Saratoga Springs, NY 12866

★★★★★ 4.6 (15)
13th NY Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Comprehensive Primary Care & Chronic Protocol Management [CPT 99214] • Preventive wellness exams (CPT 99395/99396) & subspecialty diagnostics (781 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts Aetna ~$232 Cash
★★★★★ 4.6 (19)
84th CT Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Comprehensive Primary Care & Chronic Protocol Management [CPT 99214] • Preventive wellness exams (CPT 99395/99396) & subspecialty diagnostics (1,792 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts Aetna ~$209 Cash

Dr. Jon Aagaard, MD

Wheaton, IL 60187

★★★★★ 4.6 (23)
34th IL Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Comprehensive Primary Care & Chronic Protocol Management [CPT 99214] • Preventive wellness exams (CPT 99395/99396) & subspecialty diagnostics (1,045 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts Aetna ~$218 Cash

Dr. Zachary Stephan, MD

Maumee, OH 43537

★★★★★ 4.6 (19)
99th OH Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Comprehensive Primary Care & Chronic Protocol Management [CPT 99214] • Preventive wellness exams (CPT 99395/99396) & subspecialty diagnostics (3,280 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts Aetna ~$209 Cash

Dr. Matthew Zeller, DO

Mission Viejo, CA 92691

★★★★★ 4.6 (19)
70th CA Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Comprehensive Primary Care & Chronic Protocol Management [CPT 99214] • Preventive wellness exams (CPT 99395/99396) & subspecialty diagnostics (2,260 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts Aetna ~$239 Cash

Dr. William Morris, MD

Columbus, OH 43227

★★★★★ 4.6 (23)
58th OH Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Comprehensive Primary Care & Chronic Protocol Management [CPT 99214] • Preventive wellness exams (CPT 99395/99396) & subspecialty diagnostics (1,405 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts Aetna ~$209 Cash
★★★★★ 4.6 (22)
72nd DE Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Comprehensive Primary Care & Chronic Protocol Management [CPT 99214] • Preventive wellness exams (CPT 99395/99396) & subspecialty diagnostics (2,884 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts Aetna ~$209 Cash

Dr. Joena Chan, MD

Monroe, NY 10950

★★★★★ 4.6 (26)
98th NY Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Comprehensive Primary Care & Chronic Protocol Management [CPT 99214] • Preventive wellness exams (CPT 99395/99396) & subspecialty diagnostics (14,719 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts Aetna ~$232 Cash

Dr. Taylor Wade, MD

Farmington, NM 87401

★★★★★ 4.6 (18)
98th NM Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Comprehensive Primary Care & Chronic Protocol Management [CPT 99214] • Preventive wellness exams (CPT 99395/99396) & subspecialty diagnostics (12,180 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts Aetna ~$209 Cash

Dr. Britney Else, DO

Tulsa, OK 74137

★★★★★ 4.6 (22)
72nd OK Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Comprehensive Primary Care & Chronic Protocol Management [CPT 99214] • Preventive wellness exams (CPT 99395/99396) & subspecialty diagnostics (3,172 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts Aetna ~$209 Cash

Dr. Virginia Reeder, MD

Mobile, AL 36695

★★★★★ 4.6 (26)
70th AL Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Moderate-to-High Complexity Internal Medicine Follow-Up [CPT 99214] • Preventive wellness exams (CPT 99395/99396) & subspecialty diagnostics (5,086 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts Aetna ~$209 Cash

Dr. James Zumstein, MD

Phenix City, AL 36867

★★★★★ 4.6 (22)
70th AL Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Comprehensive Primary Care & Chronic Protocol Management [CPT 99214] • Preventive wellness exams (CPT 99395/99396) & subspecialty diagnostics (3,392 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts Aetna ~$209 Cash

Dr. Robert Talton, MD

Wilmington, NC 28411

★★★★★ 4.6 (26)
99th NC Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Comprehensive Primary Care & Chronic Protocol Management [CPT 99214] • Preventive wellness exams (CPT 99395/99396) & subspecialty diagnostics (19,759 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts Aetna ~$209 Cash

Dr. Robert Giffin, MD

Vicksburg, MS 39180

★★★★★ 4.6 (26)
83rd MS Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Comprehensive Primary Care & Chronic Protocol Management [CPT 99214] • Preventive wellness exams (CPT 99395/99396) & subspecialty diagnostics (7,401 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts Aetna ~$209 Cash

Dr. Richard Spelts, DO

Van Nuys, CA 91405

★★★★★ 4.6 (26)
82nd CA Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Comprehensive Primary Care & Chronic Protocol Management [CPT 99214] • Preventive wellness exams (CPT 99395/99396) & subspecialty diagnostics (3,552 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts Aetna ~$239 Cash

Dr. Richmond Mccarty, DO

Saltillo, MS 38866

★★★★★ 4.6 (26)
84th MS Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Comprehensive Primary Care & Chronic Protocol Management [CPT 99214] • Preventive wellness exams (CPT 99395/99396) & subspecialty diagnostics (7,757 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts Aetna ~$209 Cash

Dr. Fady Tohme, MD

Hagerstown, MD 21742

★★★★★ 4.6 (22)
63rd MD Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Comprehensive Primary Care & Chronic Protocol Management [CPT 99214] • Preventive wellness exams (CPT 99395/99396) & subspecialty diagnostics (1,934 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts Aetna ~$209 Cash

Dr. Arlen Stone, MD

Newark, DE 19713

★★★★★ 4.6 (18)
30th DE Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Comprehensive Primary Care & Chronic Protocol Management [CPT 99214] • Preventive wellness exams (CPT 99395/99396) & subspecialty diagnostics (1,161 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts Aetna ~$209 Cash

Dr. Gary Bradley, DO

Stuart, FL 34994

★★★★★ 4.6 (18)
57th FL Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Comprehensive Primary Care & Chronic Protocol Management [CPT 99214] • Preventive wellness exams (CPT 99395/99396) & subspecialty diagnostics (1,974 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts Aetna ~$216 Cash

Dr. Ankit Nayyar, MD

Los Angeles, CA 90024

★★★★★ 4.6 (22)
56th CA Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Moderate-to-High Complexity Internal Medicine Follow-Up [CPT 99214] • Preventive wellness exams (CPT 99395/99396) & subspecialty diagnostics (2,662 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts Aetna ~$231 Cash

Dr. Michael Lexow, MD

Topeka, KS 66614

★★★★★ 4.6 (18)
61st KS Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Comprehensive Primary Care & Chronic Protocol Management [CPT 99214] • Preventive wellness exams (CPT 99395/99396) & subspecialty diagnostics (3,200 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts Aetna ~$209 Cash

Dr. Ramakrishna Chava, MD

Kingwood, TX 77339

★★★★★ 4.6 (18)
80th TX Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Comprehensive Primary Care & Chronic Protocol Management [CPT 99214] • Preventive wellness exams (CPT 99395/99396) & subspecialty diagnostics (3,552 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts Aetna ~$209 Cash
Interactive 60-Second “Show This to Your Doctor” Visit & CPT Builder • Defends Against the 11-Second Interruption Rule (PMID 29972200)

Walk Into Your 15-Minute Appointment With Exact Labs, CPT Codes & Opening Words

Clinicians interrupt patients after a median of 11 seconds (J Gen Intern Med, PMID 29972200). Select your appointment reason below to generate your 1-page script:

15-Minute Exam-Room Agenda • High-Volume Endocrinology

Hypothyroidism, Subclinical TSH Drift (2.5–8.0 mIU/L) or Thyroid Nodule

1. Your 10-Second Opening Script (Read Verbatim Before the 11-Second Interruption)

"I have two specific goals for our 15 minutes today: first, my morning TSH is [X] mIU/L with persistent fatigue and cold intolerance, so I would like to evaluate Free T4, Free T3, TPO Antibodies, and Ferritin together; second, if we palpate any thyroid asymmetry, can we perform an in-office neck ultrasound (CPT 76536)?"

2. In-Office Medicare CPT Procedures to Verify Before Booking
CPT 76536 In-Office High-Resolution Thyroid & Neck Ultrasound

Confirms the endocrinologist images thyroid nodules themselves rather than sending you to a hospital radiology department.

CPT 60100 Ultrasound-Guided Fine-Needle Aspiration (FNA) Biopsy

Identifies structural thyroid specialists vs. general diabetes-only clinics.

3. Exact Blood & Diagnostic Labs to Request on Your Order Sheet
  • ✓ TSH + Free T4 + Free T3 (drawn before 8:30 AM fasting)
  • ✓ Thyroid Peroxidase (TPO) & Thyroglobulin Antibodies (Hashimoto rule-out)
  • ✓ Serum Ferritin + Vitamin D 25(OH)D (required for T4-to-T3 deiodinase conversion)
4. Day-1 Pre-Appointment Rule

Hold all Biotin (Vitamin B7) supplements for 72 hours before your blood draw so streptavidin assay interference does not create a false TSH/Free T4 reading.

Patient Triage & Insurance Verification Guide

Frequently Asked Questions: Choosing a Specialist by CPT Volume & Insurance Network

Why does CMS Medicare Part B procedure volume matter when choosing a specialist?

General directory listings show what a doctor claims to treat, whereas federal CMS Medicare Part B claims reveal what they actually perform every week. For example, seeing an endocrinologist who performs 400+ in-office thyroid neck ultrasounds (CPT 76536) per year or a gastroenterologist in the top decile for adenoma detection colonoscopy (CPT 45385) prevents unnecessary outside imaging referrals and repeat appointments.

How does dotMD prevent health-system lab rollups and low-rated clinics from skewing Page 1?

Large hospital networks often bill tens of thousands of automated lab draws or vaccination claims under a single department chair NPI. Our directory triage engine isolates individual practicing clinicians (300 to 4,500 Medicare beneficiaries/year) and requires a minimum 4.2-star verified Google patient consensus with at least 15 reviews for default showcase rankings.

How does the GreatDoc™ Star Rating separate bedside manner from front-desk billing complaints?

The GreatDoc™ rating—calculated by the Proprietary DotMD™ J3 Model—audits patient reviews across clinical diagnostic accuracy, unhurried listening, and procedure skill while flagging administrative friction points (such as $250 annual clinic fees, parking validation costs, or phone hold times) so you know exactly what to expect before walking into the waiting room.

How do I verify if a doctor takes my specific PPO, HMO, or Medicare plan?

Every flagship physician profile on dotMD includes an interactive Insurance Network & Cash-Rate Checker covering Original Medicare Part B, Medicare Advantage, BlueCross BlueShield, Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, and regional PPO/HMO plans—plus the exact CMS geo-adjusted CPT 99204 self-pay cash rate ($195–$260) and 3-question script to verify network participation with the billing desk.