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Dr. Lobo vs Dr. Jones

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: 1023025434

Dr. Naveen Lobo, MD

Medical Oncology ยท Decatur, AL

Consultation Time35 minIn-Depth (30-40 mins)
Markup Level3.08xModerate Markup
Annual Visits241,633Total volume
The Rushed Visit Index

Thorough Listener

~35 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: 1134447980

Dr. Benjamin Jones, M.D.

Medical Oncology ยท Birmingham, AL

Consultation Time31 minIn-Depth (30-40 mins)
Markup Level3.33xModerate Markup
Annual Visits284,314Total 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. Lobo averages 4 more minutes per appointment than Dr. Jones. If you prioritize extensive discussion and question time, Dr. Lobo offers a more unhurried experience.

Pricing & Out-of-Pocket Risk:

Dr. Lobo has a lower billing markup (3.08x vs. 3.33x). Patients with high deductibles or out-of-network coverage will likely incur lower balance bills with Dr. Lobo.

Shared Clinical Procedures & Charges Comparison

Procedure DescriptionDr. Lobo ChargeDr. Jones ChargeStandard Baseline
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Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$21
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Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$42
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$0