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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. Mark Montefolka, MD

Peoria Heights, IL 61616

★★★★★ 4.5 (23)
18th IL Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Comprehensive Primary Care & Chronic Protocol Management [CPT 99214] • Preventive wellness exams (CPT 99395/99396) & subspecialty diagnostics (816 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts UnitedHealthcare ~$218 Cash

Dr. John Chennault, DO

Caldwell, TX 77836

★★★★★ 4.5 (19)
97th TX Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Comprehensive Primary Care & Chronic Protocol Management [CPT 99214] • Preventive wellness exams (CPT 99395/99396) & subspecialty diagnostics (14,102 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts UnitedHealthcare ~$209 Cash

Dr. Julia Philip-Kuli, MD

Chicago, IL 60637

★★★★★ 4.5 (15)
98th IL Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Comprehensive Primary Care & Chronic Protocol Management [CPT 99214] • Preventive wellness exams (CPT 99395/99396) & subspecialty diagnostics (1,715 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts UnitedHealthcare ~$222 Cash

Dr. Yvonne Barry, MD

Las Vegas, NV 89118

★★★★★ 4.5 (19)
91st NV Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Comprehensive Primary Care & Chronic Protocol Management [CPT 99214] • Preventive wellness exams (CPT 99395/99396) & subspecialty diagnostics (3,784 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts UnitedHealthcare ~$209 Cash

Dr. Shahid Riaz, MD

Davenport, FL 33837

★★★★★ 4.5 (15)
88th FL Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Moderate-to-High Complexity Internal Medicine Follow-Up [CPT 99214] • Preventive wellness exams (CPT 99395/99396) & subspecialty diagnostics (6,427 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts UnitedHealthcare ~$216 Cash

Dr. Meray Ohanessian, MD

Burbank, CA 91505

★★★★★ 4.5 (23)
92nd CA Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Comprehensive Primary Care & Chronic Protocol Management [CPT 99214] • Preventive wellness exams (CPT 99395/99396) & subspecialty diagnostics (590 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts UnitedHealthcare ~$239 Cash

Dr. Mark Klein, DO

Gainesville, TX 76240

★★★★★ 4.5 (15)
34th TX 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 UnitedHealthcare ~$209 Cash
★★★★★ 4.5 (23)
98th FL Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Comprehensive Primary Care & Chronic Protocol Management [CPT 99214] • Preventive wellness exams (CPT 99395/99396) & subspecialty diagnostics (1,365 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts UnitedHealthcare ~$216 Cash

Dr. David Stone, MD

Strongsville, OH 44136

★★★★★ 5.0 (18)
71st OH Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Comprehensive Primary Care & Chronic Protocol Management [CPT 99214] • Preventive wellness exams (CPT 99395/99396) & subspecialty diagnostics (1,822 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts UnitedHealthcare ~$209 Cash

Dr. Chioma Akwara, MD

Bowie, MD 20715

★★★★★ 5.0 (22)
79th MD Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Comprehensive Primary Care & Chronic Protocol Management [CPT 99214] • Preventive wellness exams (CPT 99395/99396) & subspecialty diagnostics (3,045 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts UnitedHealthcare ~$209 Cash

Dr. David Lipschitz, DO

Winter Haven, FL 33881

★★★★★ 5.0 (22)
98th FL Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Comprehensive Primary Care & Chronic Protocol Management [CPT 99214] • Preventive wellness exams (CPT 99395/99396) & subspecialty diagnostics (19,347 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts UnitedHealthcare ~$216 Cash

Dr. Werner Schuele, MD

Virginia Beach, VA 23462

★★★★★ 5.0 (18)
66th VA Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Comprehensive Primary Care & Chronic Protocol Management [CPT 99214] • Preventive wellness exams (CPT 99395/99396) & subspecialty diagnostics (2,460 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts UnitedHealthcare ~$209 Cash

Dr. Andrew Blank, DO

Burlington, NJ 08016

★★★★★ 5.0 (18)
94th NJ Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Comprehensive Primary Care & Chronic Protocol Management [CPT 99214] • Preventive wellness exams (CPT 99395/99396) & subspecialty diagnostics (4,805 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts UnitedHealthcare ~$209 Cash

Dr. Mitchell Bober, DO

Pennsville, NJ 08070

★★★★★ 5.0 (22)
89th NJ Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Comprehensive Primary Care & Chronic Protocol Management [CPT 99214] • Preventive wellness exams (CPT 99395/99396) & subspecialty diagnostics (3,785 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts UnitedHealthcare ~$209 Cash

Dr. Paul Levitan, MD

Palm Springs, CA 92262

★★★★★ 5.0 (22)
25th CA Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Comprehensive Primary Care & Chronic Protocol Management [CPT 99214] • Preventive wellness exams (CPT 99395/99396) & subspecialty diagnostics (899 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts UnitedHealthcare ~$239 Cash

Dr. Ryan Lingor, MD

New York, NY 10021

★★★★★ 5.0 (18)
80th NY Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Comprehensive Primary Care & Chronic Protocol Management [CPT 99214] • Preventive wellness exams (CPT 99395/99396) & subspecialty diagnostics (3,076 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts UnitedHealthcare ~$239 Cash

Dr. Saro Avakian, MD

Glendale, CA 91204

★★★★★ 5.0 (18)
95th CA Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Comprehensive Primary Care & Chronic Protocol Management [CPT 99214] • Preventive wellness exams (CPT 99395/99396) & subspecialty diagnostics (10,206 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts UnitedHealthcare ~$239 Cash

Dr. Brian Bogdanowicz, MD

Daytona Beach, FL 32114

★★★★★ 5.0 (22)
69th FL Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Comprehensive Primary Care & Chronic Protocol Management [CPT 99214] • Preventive wellness exams (CPT 99395/99396) & subspecialty diagnostics (2,782 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts UnitedHealthcare ~$216 Cash
★★★★★ 5.0 (18)
84th NM Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Comprehensive Primary Care & Chronic Protocol Management [CPT 99214] • Preventive wellness exams (CPT 99395/99396) & subspecialty diagnostics (3,307 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts UnitedHealthcare ~$209 Cash

Dr. Alexander Roka, MD

San Antonio, TX 78258

★★★★★ 5.0 (22)
76th TX Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Moderate-to-High Complexity Internal Medicine Follow-Up [CPT 99214] • Preventive wellness exams (CPT 99395/99396) & subspecialty diagnostics (3,982 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts UnitedHealthcare ~$209 Cash

Dr. Brian Burns, MD

Kerrville, TX 78028

★★★★★ 5.0 (18)
76th TX Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Comprehensive Primary Care & Chronic Protocol Management [CPT 99214] • Preventive wellness exams (CPT 99395/99396) & subspecialty diagnostics (3,124 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts UnitedHealthcare ~$209 Cash

Dr. Daniel Pace, MD

Searcy, AR 72143

★★★★★ 5.0 (22)
53rd AR Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Comprehensive Primary Care & Chronic Protocol Management [CPT 99214] • Preventive wellness exams (CPT 99395/99396) & subspecialty diagnostics (2,491 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts UnitedHealthcare ~$209 Cash

Dr. Derek Metoyer, MD

Opelousas, LA 70570

★★★★★ 5.0 (22)
65th LA Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Comprehensive Primary Care & Chronic Protocol Management [CPT 99214] • Preventive wellness exams (CPT 99395/99396) & subspecialty diagnostics (2,660 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts UnitedHealthcare ~$209 Cash

Dr. Adair Bowlby, MD

Cody, WY 82414

★★★★★ 5.0 (18)
73rd WY Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Comprehensive Primary Care & Chronic Protocol Management [CPT 99214] • Preventive wellness exams (CPT 99395/99396) & subspecialty diagnostics (4,135 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts UnitedHealthcare ~$209 Cash

Dr. William Cole, MD

Hot Springs, AR 71901

★★★★★ 5.0 (18)
80th AR Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Comprehensive Primary Care & Chronic Protocol Management [CPT 99214] • Preventive wellness exams (CPT 99395/99396) & subspecialty diagnostics (6,217 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts UnitedHealthcare ~$209 Cash

Dr. William Holvik, MD

Visalia, CA 93277

★★★★★ 5.0 (22)
72nd CA Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Comprehensive Primary Care & Chronic Protocol Management [CPT 99214] • Preventive wellness exams (CPT 99395/99396) & subspecialty diagnostics (2,377 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts UnitedHealthcare ~$239 Cash

Dr. Joslyn Angus, MD

Florence, SC 29506

★★★★★ 5.0 (18)
61st SC Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Comprehensive Primary Care & Chronic Protocol Management [CPT 99214] • Preventive wellness exams (CPT 99395/99396) & subspecialty diagnostics (2,667 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts UnitedHealthcare ~$209 Cash
★★★★★ 5.0 (22)
9th CA Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Comprehensive Primary Care & Chronic Protocol Management [CPT 99214] • Preventive wellness exams (CPT 99395/99396) & subspecialty diagnostics (717 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts UnitedHealthcare ~$239 Cash

Dr. George Newbill, DO

Rocky Point, NC 28457

★★★★★ 5.0 (18)
88th NC Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Comprehensive Primary Care & Chronic Protocol Management [CPT 99214] • Preventive wellness exams (CPT 99395/99396) & subspecialty diagnostics (5,349 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts UnitedHealthcare ~$209 Cash

Dr. Miki Purnell, MD

Irvine, CA 92617

★★★★★ 5.0 (18)
84th CA Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Comprehensive Primary Care & Chronic Protocol Management [CPT 99214] • Preventive wellness exams (CPT 99395/99396) & subspecialty diagnostics (3,945 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts UnitedHealthcare ~$239 Cash

Dr. Nancy Germany, MD

Shreveport, LA 71101

★★★★★ 5.0 (18)
94th LA Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Moderate-to-High Complexity Internal Medicine Follow-Up [CPT 99214] • Preventive wellness exams (CPT 99395/99396) & subspecialty diagnostics (11,605 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts UnitedHealthcare ~$209 Cash

Dr. Miguel Diaz, MD

Tavernier, FL 33070

★★★★★ 5.0 (18)
71st FL Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Comprehensive Primary Care & Chronic Protocol Management [CPT 99214] • Preventive wellness exams (CPT 99395/99396) & subspecialty diagnostics (2,976 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts UnitedHealthcare ~$216 Cash
★★★★★ 5.0 (22)
48th IL Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Comprehensive Primary Care & Chronic Protocol Management [CPT 99214] • Preventive wellness exams (CPT 99395/99396) & subspecialty diagnostics (1,320 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts UnitedHealthcare ~$218 Cash

Dr. Mark Kleiner, MD

Forest, VA 24551

★★★★★ 5.0 (18)
97th VA Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Comprehensive Primary Care & Chronic Protocol Management [CPT 99214] • Preventive wellness exams (CPT 99395/99396) & subspecialty diagnostics (10,345 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts UnitedHealthcare ~$209 Cash

Dr. Cara Sacchetti, MD

Norwell, MA 02061

★★★★★ 5.0 (18)
47th MA Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Comprehensive Primary Care & Chronic Protocol Management [CPT 99214] • Preventive wellness exams (CPT 99395/99396) & subspecialty diagnostics (1,210 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts UnitedHealthcare ~$224 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.