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Dr. Gould vs Dr. Wu

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: 1083789812

Dr. Peter Gould, DO

Family Practice ยท Nashua, NH

Consultation Time29 minStandard (20-30 mins)
Markup Level2.93xModerate Markup
Annual Visits360Total volume
The Rushed Visit Index

Thorough Listener

~29 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: 1255452108

Dr. Michael Wu, M.D.

Family Practice ยท Exeter, NH

Consultation Time39 minIn-Depth (30-40 mins)
Markup Level2.62xModerate Markup
Annual Visits4,908Total volume
The Rushed Visit Index

Thorough Listener

~39 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. Wu averages 10 more minutes per appointment than Dr. Gould. If you prioritize extensive discussion and question time, Dr. Wu offers a more unhurried experience.

Pricing & Out-of-Pocket Risk:

Dr. Wu has a lower billing markup (2.62x vs. 2.93x). Patients with high deductibles or out-of-network coverage will likely incur lower balance bills with Dr. Wu.

Shared Clinical Procedures & Charges Comparison

Procedure DescriptionDr. Gould ChargeDr. Wu ChargeStandard Baseline
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$121
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$177
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$71
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$67
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$98
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$84