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Dr. Kwon vs Dr. Liu

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: 1043217920

Dr. Peter Kwon, MD

Neurology ยท Tacoma, WA

Consultation Time31 minIn-Depth (30-40 mins)
Markup Level2.77xModerate Markup
Annual Visits18,992Total 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.

Doctor Option BNPI: 1679678791

Dr. Dongmei Liu, MD

Neurology ยท Seattle, WA

Consultation Time34 minIn-Depth (30-40 mins)
Markup Level2.82xModerate Markup
Annual Visits43,143Total volume
The Rushed Visit Index

Thorough Listener

~34 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. Liu averages 3 more minutes per appointment than Dr. Kwon. If you prioritize extensive discussion and question time, Dr. Liu offers a more unhurried experience.

Pricing & Out-of-Pocket Risk:

Dr. Kwon has a lower billing markup (2.77x vs. 2.82x). Patients with high deductibles or out-of-network coverage will likely incur lower balance bills with Dr. Kwon.

Shared Clinical Procedures & Charges Comparison

Procedure DescriptionDr. Kwon ChargeDr. Liu ChargeStandard Baseline
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$6
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$98
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$129
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$89
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$136
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$73
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$135
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$180