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Dr. Dewitt vs Dr. Mehmood

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: 1023009263

Dr. Robert Dewitt, M.D.

Cardiac Surgery ยท Alexandria, LA

Consultation Time39 minIn-Depth (30-40 mins)
Markup Level2.75xModerate Markup
Annual Visits1,042Total volume
The Rushed Visit Index

Thorough Listener

~39 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: 1073723912

Dr. Syed Mehmood, MD

Cardiac Surgery ยท Shreveport, LA

Consultation Time39 minIn-Depth (30-40 mins)
Markup Level2.76xModerate Markup
Annual Visits338Total volume
The Rushed Visit Index

Thorough Listener

~39 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:

Both physicians average identical appointment consultation pacing (approximately 39 minutes per patient).

Pricing & Out-of-Pocket Risk:

Dr. Dewitt has a lower billing markup (2.75x vs. 2.76x). Patients with high deductibles or out-of-network coverage will likely incur lower balance bills with Dr. Dewitt.

Shared Clinical Procedures & Charges Comparison

Procedure DescriptionDr. Dewitt ChargeDr. Mehmood ChargeStandard Baseline
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$124
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$75
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$84
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$15
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$1,567
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$48
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$156
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$123