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Dr. Arbo vs Dr. Abu Sitta

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: 1114993128

Dr. Manuel Arbo, MD

Infectious Disease ยท Rapid City, SD

Consultation Time38 minIn-Depth (30-40 mins)
Markup Level3.42xModerate Markup
Annual Visits369Total volume
The Rushed Visit Index

Thorough Listener

~38 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: 1194165977

Dr. Emad Abu Sitta, M.D

Infectious Disease ยท Sioux Falls, SD

Consultation Time36 minIn-Depth (30-40 mins)
Markup Level2.56xModerate Markup
Annual Visits1,095Total 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.

๐ŸŽฏ Patient Verdict: Key Differences at a Glance

Face-to-Face Patient Listening:

Dr. Arbo averages 2 more minutes per appointment than Dr. Abu Sitta. If you prioritize extensive discussion and question time, Dr. Arbo offers a more unhurried experience.

Pricing & Out-of-Pocket Risk:

Dr. Abu Sitta has a lower billing markup (2.56x vs. 3.42x). Patients with high deductibles or out-of-network coverage will likely incur lower balance bills with Dr. Abu Sitta.

Shared Clinical Procedures & Charges Comparison

Procedure DescriptionDr. Arbo ChargeDr. Abu Sitta ChargeStandard Baseline
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$61
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$76
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$121
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$115
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$174
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$94