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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.

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Dr. Justin Palatt, MD

Center Valley, PA 18034

★★★★★ 4.6 (23)
62nd PA Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Comprehensive Primary Care & Chronic Protocol Management [CPT 99214] • Preventive wellness exams (CPT 99395/99396) & subspecialty diagnostics (1,576 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts BlueCross BlueShield ~$209 Cash

Dr. Michael Creta, DO

New Bern, NC 28562

★★★★★ 4.6 (15)
83rd NC Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Comprehensive Primary Care & Chronic Protocol Management [CPT 99214] • Preventive wellness exams (CPT 99395/99396) & subspecialty diagnostics (3,933 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts BlueCross BlueShield ~$209 Cash

Dr. Randy Buckles, DO

Saint Joseph, MO 64506

★★★★★ 4.6 (19)
99th MO Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Comprehensive Primary Care & Chronic Protocol Management [CPT 99214] • Preventive wellness exams (CPT 99395/99396) & subspecialty diagnostics (32,556 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts BlueCross BlueShield ~$209 Cash

Dr. Angel Johnson, MD

Petal, MS 39465

★★★★★ 4.6 (19)
50th MS Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Comprehensive Primary Care & Chronic Protocol Management [CPT 99214] • Preventive wellness exams (CPT 99395/99396) & subspecialty diagnostics (2,785 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts BlueCross BlueShield ~$209 Cash

Dr. Jamie Collins, MD

Sunset, LA 70584

★★★★★ 4.6 (23)
71st LA Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Comprehensive Primary Care & Chronic Protocol Management [CPT 99214] • Preventive wellness exams (CPT 99395/99396) & subspecialty diagnostics (3,264 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts BlueCross BlueShield ~$209 Cash

Dr. Dipesh Patel, MD

Macon, GA 31206

★★★★★ 4.6 (19)
72nd GA Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Comprehensive Primary Care & Chronic Protocol Management [CPT 99214] • Preventive wellness exams (CPT 99395/99396) & subspecialty diagnostics (3,135 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts BlueCross BlueShield ~$209 Cash

Dr. George Platt, MD

Green Cove Springs, FL 32043

★★★★★ 4.6 (15)
83rd FL Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Comprehensive Primary Care & Chronic Protocol Management [CPT 99214] • Preventive wellness exams (CPT 99395/99396) & subspecialty diagnostics (4,857 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts BlueCross BlueShield ~$216 Cash

Dr. Ilyssa Moore, MD

Baltimore, MD 21218

★★★★★ 4.6 (19)
42nd MD Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Comprehensive Primary Care & Chronic Protocol Management [CPT 99214] • Preventive wellness exams (CPT 99395/99396) & subspecialty diagnostics (1,309 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts BlueCross BlueShield ~$209 Cash

Dr. Kyle Nelson, DO

Anderson, SC 29625

★★★★★ 4.6 (19)
67th SC Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Comprehensive Primary Care & Chronic Protocol Management [CPT 99214] • Preventive wellness exams (CPT 99395/99396) & subspecialty diagnostics (3,072 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts BlueCross BlueShield ~$209 Cash

Dr. David Begert, MD

Santa Rosa, CA 95401

★★★★★ 4.6 (15)
39th CA Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Comprehensive Primary Care & Chronic Protocol Management [CPT 99214] • Preventive wellness exams (CPT 99395/99396) & subspecialty diagnostics (1,147 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts BlueCross BlueShield ~$239 Cash
★★★★★ 4.6 (15)
45th FL Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Comprehensive Primary Care & Chronic Protocol Management [CPT 99214] • Preventive wellness exams (CPT 99395/99396) & subspecialty diagnostics (1,507 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts BlueCross BlueShield ~$216 Cash

Dr. Darby Martin, DO

Orange Park, FL 32073

★★★★★ 4.6 (15)
46th FL Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Comprehensive Primary Care & Chronic Protocol Management [CPT 99214] • Preventive wellness exams (CPT 99395/99396) & subspecialty diagnostics (1,551 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts BlueCross BlueShield ~$216 Cash

Dr. Scott Clulow, DO

Bradenton, FL 34209

★★★★★ 4.6 (19)
82nd FL Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Comprehensive Primary Care & Chronic Protocol Management [CPT 99214] • Preventive wellness exams (CPT 99395/99396) & subspecialty diagnostics (4,514 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts BlueCross BlueShield ~$216 Cash
★★★★★ 4.6 (19)
44th AZ Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Comprehensive Primary Care & Chronic Protocol Management [CPT 99214] • Preventive wellness exams (CPT 99395/99396) & subspecialty diagnostics (1,467 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts BlueCross BlueShield ~$207 Cash

Dr. Richard Self, MD

Augusta, GA 30901

★★★★★ 4.6 (23)
3rd GA Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Comprehensive Primary Care & Chronic Protocol Management [CPT 99214] • Preventive wellness exams (CPT 99395/99396) & subspecialty diagnostics (676 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts BlueCross BlueShield ~$209 Cash

Dr. Dane Schlinsky, MD

South Bend, IN 46601

★★★★★ 4.6 (23)
24th IN Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Comprehensive Primary Care & Chronic Protocol Management [CPT 99214] • Preventive wellness exams (CPT 99395/99396) & subspecialty diagnostics (949 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts BlueCross BlueShield ~$209 Cash

Dr. Anthony Arcati, MD

Bethpage, NY 11714

★★★★★ 4.6 (19)
48th NY Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Comprehensive Primary Care & Chronic Protocol Management [CPT 99214] • Preventive wellness exams (CPT 99395/99396) & subspecialty diagnostics (1,380 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts BlueCross BlueShield ~$232 Cash
★★★★★ 4.6 (19)
68th TN Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Comprehensive Primary Care & Chronic Protocol Management [CPT 99214] • Preventive wellness exams (CPT 99395/99396) & subspecialty diagnostics (426 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts BlueCross BlueShield ~$201 Cash

Dr. James Rohlfing, MD

Oxnard, CA 93036

★★★★★ 4.6 (23)
14th CA Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Comprehensive Primary Care & Chronic Protocol Management [CPT 99214] • Preventive wellness exams (CPT 99395/99396) & subspecialty diagnostics (775 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts BlueCross BlueShield ~$239 Cash

Dr. Erik Bowell, MD

Salina, KS 67401

★★★★★ 4.6 (23)
67th KS Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Comprehensive Primary Care & Chronic Protocol Management [CPT 99214] • Preventive wellness exams (CPT 99395/99396) & subspecialty diagnostics (3,898 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts BlueCross BlueShield ~$209 Cash

Dr. Benjamin Walsh, MD

Crossett, AR 71635

★★★★★ 4.6 (23)
66th AR Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Comprehensive Primary Care & Chronic Protocol Management [CPT 99214] • Preventive wellness exams (CPT 99395/99396) & subspecialty diagnostics (3,430 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts BlueCross BlueShield ~$209 Cash

Dr. Michael Kueker, MD

Buffalo, NY 14202

★★★★★ 4.6 (15)
57th NY Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Comprehensive Primary Care & Chronic Protocol Management [CPT 99214] • Preventive wellness exams (CPT 99395/99396) & subspecialty diagnostics (1,610 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts BlueCross BlueShield ~$232 Cash

Dr. Sandra Pyda, MD

Gainesville, FL 32607

★★★★★ 4.6 (19)
30th FL Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Comprehensive Primary Care & Chronic Protocol Management [CPT 99214] • Preventive wellness exams (CPT 99395/99396) & subspecialty diagnostics (1,160 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts BlueCross BlueShield ~$216 Cash

Dr. Philip Serafin, DO

Evanston, IL 60201

★★★★★ 4.6 (19)
7th IL Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Comprehensive Primary Care & Chronic Protocol Management [CPT 99214] • Preventive wellness exams (CPT 99395/99396) & subspecialty diagnostics (687 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts BlueCross BlueShield ~$218 Cash

Dr. Kelly Pierce, MD

Lincoln, NE 68516

★★★★★ 4.6 (23)
37th NE Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Comprehensive Primary Care & Chronic Protocol Management [CPT 99214] • Preventive wellness exams (CPT 99395/99396) & subspecialty diagnostics (1,995 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts BlueCross BlueShield ~$209 Cash

Dr. Gaynell Anderson, MD

Shawnee, OK 74804

★★★★★ 4.6 (15)
24th OK Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Comprehensive Primary Care & Chronic Protocol Management [CPT 99214] • Preventive wellness exams (CPT 99395/99396) & subspecialty diagnostics (1,027 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts BlueCross BlueShield ~$209 Cash
★★★★★ 4.6 (15)
2nd SC Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Comprehensive Primary Care & Chronic Protocol Management [CPT 99214] • Preventive wellness exams (CPT 99395/99396) & subspecialty diagnostics (662 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts BlueCross BlueShield ~$209 Cash

Dr. Sean Haley, MD

Charleston, SC 29425

★★★★★ 4.6 (19)
19th SC 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 BlueCross BlueShield ~$209 Cash

Dr. Heatherann Bal, DO

Peoria, AZ 85383

★★★★★ 4.6 (23)
47th AZ Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Comprehensive Primary Care & Chronic Protocol Management [CPT 99214] • Preventive wellness exams (CPT 99395/99396) & subspecialty diagnostics (1,563 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts BlueCross BlueShield ~$207 Cash

Dr. Robert Vazquez, MD

San Francisco, CA 94103

★★★★★ 4.6 (15)
70th CA Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Comprehensive Primary Care & Chronic Protocol Management [CPT 99214] • Preventive wellness exams (CPT 99395/99396) & subspecialty diagnostics (2,259 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts BlueCross BlueShield ~$250 Cash

Dr. Heather Nielsen, DO

St. Augustine, FL 32092

★★★★★ 4.6 (15)
52nd FL Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Comprehensive Primary Care & Chronic Protocol Management [CPT 99214] • Preventive wellness exams (CPT 99395/99396) & subspecialty diagnostics (1,736 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts BlueCross BlueShield ~$216 Cash

Dr. Jonathan Younan, MD

Chicago, IL 60625

★★★★★ 4.6 (23)
64th IL Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Comprehensive Primary Care & Chronic Protocol Management [CPT 99214] • Preventive wellness exams (CPT 99395/99396) & subspecialty diagnostics (1,777 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts BlueCross BlueShield ~$222 Cash

Dr. Kristi Trimm, DO

Ridgeland, MS 39157

★★★★★ 4.6 (23)
51st MS Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Comprehensive Primary Care & Chronic Protocol Management [CPT 99214] • Preventive wellness exams (CPT 99395/99396) & subspecialty diagnostics (2,852 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts BlueCross BlueShield ~$209 Cash

Dr. Taylor Eisenmenger, DO

Louisville, KY 40216

★★★★★ 4.6 (15)
70th KY Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Comprehensive Primary Care & Chronic Protocol Management [CPT 99214] • Preventive wellness exams (CPT 99395/99396) & subspecialty diagnostics (2,248 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts BlueCross BlueShield ~$209 Cash

Dr. Erick Derocher, DO

Elk City, OK 73644

★★★★★ 4.6 (15)
80th OK Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Comprehensive Primary Care & Chronic Protocol Management [CPT 99214] • Preventive wellness exams (CPT 99395/99396) & subspecialty diagnostics (4,179 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts BlueCross BlueShield ~$209 Cash

Dr. Stacy O'dowd, MD

Gainesville, FL 32610

★★★★★ 4.6 (15)
39th FL Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Comprehensive Primary Care & Chronic Protocol Management [CPT 99214] • Preventive wellness exams (CPT 99395/99396) & subspecialty diagnostics (1,362 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts BlueCross BlueShield ~$216 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.