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Dr. Ghesani vs Dr. Hajj

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: 1023193000

Dr. Nasrin Ghesani, MD

Nuclear Medicine · Newark, NJ

Consultation TimeStandardSpecialist (Procedures only)
Markup Level2.35xFair / Standard
Annual Visits2,812Total volume
The Rushed Visit Index

Balanced Practice

Standard Pacing

Maintains a steady clinical rhythm balancing focused physical examination with patient discussion.

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

2.4x 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: 1073949780

Dr. Samar Hajj, M.D.

Nuclear Medicine · East Brunswick, NJ

Consultation TimeStandardSpecialist (Procedures only)
Markup Level2.51xModerate Markup
Annual Visits12,202Total volume
The Rushed Visit Index

Balanced Practice

Standard Pacing

Maintains a steady clinical rhythm balancing focused physical examination with patient discussion.

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.

🎯 Patient Verdict: Key Differences at a Glance

Face-to-Face Patient Listening:

Both physicians maintain standard clinical appointment durations consistent with national specialty benchmarks.

Pricing & Out-of-Pocket Risk:

Dr. Ghesani has a lower billing markup (2.35x vs. 2.51x). Patients with high deductibles or out-of-network coverage will likely incur lower balance bills with Dr. Ghesani.

Shared Clinical Procedures & Charges Comparison

Procedure DescriptionDr. Ghesani ChargeDr. Hajj ChargeStandard Baseline
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$0
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$55
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$591
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$1,453
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$284
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$1,720
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$128
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$76