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Dr. Barry vs Dr. Pagan

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: 1013335165

Dr. Brian Barry, M.D.

Neurology ยท Washington, DC

Consultation Time47 minExtended Visits (40+ mins)
Markup Level2.15xFair / Standard
Annual Visits499Total volume
The Rushed Visit Index

Thorough Listener

~47 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

2.1x 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: 1881682029

Dr. Fernando Pagan

Neurology ยท Washington, DC

Consultation Time47 minExtended Visits (40+ mins)
Markup Level2.31xFair / Standard
Annual Visits44,774Total volume
The Rushed Visit Index

Thorough Listener

~47 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

2.3x 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 47 minutes per patient).

Pricing & Out-of-Pocket Risk:

Dr. Barry has a lower billing markup (2.15x vs. 2.31x). Patients with high deductibles or out-of-network coverage will likely incur lower balance bills with Dr. Barry.

Shared Clinical Procedures & Charges Comparison

Procedure DescriptionDr. Barry ChargeDr. Pagan ChargeStandard Baseline
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$146
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$204
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$187
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$132
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$191
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$88
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$311
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$236