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Dr. Khan vs Dr. Nam

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: 1073703369

Dr. Ahmad Khan, M.D.

Thoracic Surgery ยท Newark, DE

Consultation Time42 minExtended Visits (40+ mins)
Markup Level3.26xModerate Markup
Annual Visits239Total volume
The Rushed Visit Index

Thorough Listener

~42 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: 1275509937

Dr. Brian Nam, MD

Thoracic Surgery ยท Newark, DE

Consultation Time40 minExtended Visits (40+ mins)
Markup Level3.28xModerate Markup
Annual Visits553Total volume
The Rushed Visit Index

Thorough Listener

~40 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. Khan averages 2 more minutes per appointment than Dr. Nam. If you prioritize extensive discussion and question time, Dr. Khan offers a more unhurried experience.

Pricing & Out-of-Pocket Risk:

Dr. Khan has a lower billing markup (3.26x vs. 3.28x). Patients with high deductibles or out-of-network coverage will likely incur lower balance bills with Dr. Khan.

Shared Clinical Procedures & Charges Comparison

Procedure DescriptionDr. Khan ChargeDr. Nam ChargeStandard Baseline
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$125
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$711
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$1,448
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$158
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$15
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$47
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$508
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$378