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Dr. Wald vs Dr. Rashid

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: 1003159872

Dr. Jenna Wald, MD

Micrographic Dermatologic Surgery ยท Mesa, AZ

Consultation Time30 minIn-Depth (30-40 mins)
Markup Level1.8xFair / Standard
Annual Visits1,829Total volume
The Rushed Visit Index

Thorough Listener

~30 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.

Fair Pricing Standard

Aligned with Customary Rates

1.8x Markup

This physician's billed charges remain close to standard insurance allowable rates (within 2.5 times baseline). Patients visiting this practice rarely encounter extreme out-of-pocket price inflation.

Doctor Option BNPI: 1992816664

Dr. Zainab Rashid, D.O.

Micrographic Dermatologic Surgery ยท Mesa, AZ

Consultation Time30 minIn-Depth (30-40 mins)
Markup Level1.8xFair / Standard
Annual Visits74,487Total volume
The Rushed Visit Index

Thorough Listener

~30 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.

Fair Pricing Standard

Aligned with Customary Rates

1.8x Markup

This physician's billed charges remain close to standard insurance allowable rates (within 2.5 times baseline). Patients visiting this practice rarely encounter extreme out-of-pocket price inflation.

๐ŸŽฏ Patient Verdict: Key Differences at a Glance

Face-to-Face Patient Listening:

Both physicians average identical appointment consultation pacing (approximately 30 minutes per patient).

Pricing & Out-of-Pocket Risk:

Both physicians maintain comparable pricing markup tiers relative to standard insurance allowable schedules.

Shared Clinical Procedures & Charges Comparison

Procedure DescriptionDr. Wald ChargeDr. Rashid ChargeStandard Baseline
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$610
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$392
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$233
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$592
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$224
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$236
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$6
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$189