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Dr. Crawford vs Dr. Seidman

Make an informed decision based on verified clinical facts. See which doctor spends more time listening in the exam room and charges fair prices aligned with standard insurance baselines.

Doctor Option ANPI: 1003106071

Dr. Jeffrey Crawford, M.D.

Vascular Surgery ยท Corvallis, OR

Consultation Time59 minExtended Visits (40+ mins)
Markup Level2.72xModerate Markup
Annual Visits427Total volume
The Rushed Visit Index

Thorough Listener

~59 min face-time

Consistently devotes longer face-to-face evaluations. Ideal for complex medical concerns, multiple symptoms, or patients who value comprehensive discussion without feeling rushed.

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.

Doctor Option BNPI: 1811926223

Dr. Craig Seidman, M.D.

Vascular Surgery ยท Springfield, OR

Consultation Time31 minIn-Depth (30-40 mins)
Markup Level3.33xModerate Markup
Annual Visits5,686Total volume
The Rushed Visit Index

Thorough Listener

~31 min face-time

Consistently devotes longer face-to-face evaluations. Ideal for complex medical concerns, multiple symptoms, or patients who value comprehensive discussion without feeling rushed.

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.

๐ŸŽฏ Patient Verdict: Key Differences at a Glance

Face-to-Face Patient Listening:

Dr. Crawford averages 28 more minutes per appointment than Dr. Seidman. If you prioritize extensive discussion and question time, Dr. Crawford offers a more unhurried experience.

Pricing & Out-of-Pocket Risk:

Dr. Crawford has a lower billing markup (2.72x vs. 3.33x). Patients with high deductibles or out-of-network coverage will likely incur lower balance bills with Dr. Crawford.

Shared Clinical Procedures & Charges Comparison

Procedure DescriptionDr. Crawford ChargeDr. Seidman ChargeStandard Baseline
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$179
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$175
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$78
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$207
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$14
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$227
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$139
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$121