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Dr. Singh vs Dr. Pechter

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: 1043221328

Dr. Paul Singh, MD

Interventional Radiology ยท Rockingham, NC

Consultation Time35 minIn-Depth (30-40 mins)
Markup Level2.51xModerate Markup
Annual Visits4,291Total 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: 1407175110

Dr. William Pechter, MD

Interventional Radiology ยท Cary, NC

Consultation Time32 minIn-Depth (30-40 mins)
Markup Level2.63xModerate Markup
Annual Visits19,540Total volume
The Rushed Visit Index

Thorough Listener

~32 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. Singh averages 3 more minutes per appointment than Dr. Pechter. If you prioritize extensive discussion and question time, Dr. Singh offers a more unhurried experience.

Pricing & Out-of-Pocket Risk:

Dr. Singh has a lower billing markup (2.51x vs. 2.63x). Patients with high deductibles or out-of-network coverage will likely incur lower balance bills with Dr. Singh.

Shared Clinical Procedures & Charges Comparison

Procedure DescriptionDr. Singh ChargeDr. Pechter ChargeStandard Baseline
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$121
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$60
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$270
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$239
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$87
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$159
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$203
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$107