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Dr. Cooney vs Dr. Rabady

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: 1073548434

Dr. Michael Cooney, MD

Ophthalmology · New York, NY

Consultation TimeStandardSpecialist (Procedures only)
Markup Level1.25xFair / Standard
Annual Visits32,577Total 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

1.3x 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: 1871754846

Dr. David Rabady, M.D.

Ophthalmology · Albany, NY

Consultation Time36 minIn-Depth (30-40 mins)
Markup Level1.72xFair / Standard
Annual Visits88,854Total volume
The Rushed Visit Index

Thorough Listener

~36 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.

Fair Pricing Standard

Aligned with Customary Rates

1.7x 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.

🎯 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. Cooney has a lower billing markup (1.25x vs. 1.72x). Patients with high deductibles or out-of-network coverage will likely incur lower balance bills with Dr. Cooney.

Shared Clinical Procedures & Charges Comparison

Procedure DescriptionDr. Cooney ChargeDr. Rabady ChargeStandard Baseline
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$37
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$227
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$47
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$105
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$145
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$43
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$872
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$146