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Dr. Kolli vs Dr. Portz

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: 1114900552

Dr. Madhu Kolli, MD

Nephrology ยท Virginia Beach, VA

Consultation Time42 minExtended Visits (40+ mins)
Markup Level2.67xModerate Markup
Annual Visits2,789Total 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: 1285016048

Dr. Brent Portz, D.O.

Nephrology ยท Charlottesville, VA

Consultation Time46 minExtended Visits (40+ mins)
Markup Level2.6xModerate Markup
Annual Visits16,084Total volume
The Rushed Visit Index

Thorough Listener

~46 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. Portz averages 4 more minutes per appointment than Dr. Kolli. If you prioritize extensive discussion and question time, Dr. Portz offers a more unhurried experience.

Pricing & Out-of-Pocket Risk:

Dr. Portz has a lower billing markup (2.6x vs. 2.67x). Patients with high deductibles or out-of-network coverage will likely incur lower balance bills with Dr. Portz.

Shared Clinical Procedures & Charges Comparison

Procedure DescriptionDr. Kolli ChargeDr. Portz ChargeStandard Baseline
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$78
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$100
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$117
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$348
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$171
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$9
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$127
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$289