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Dr. Watkins vs Dr. Pawar

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: 1124317995

Dr. Casey Watkins, MD

Nephrology ยท Cheyenne, WY

Consultation Time38 minIn-Depth (30-40 mins)
Markup Level3.3xModerate Markup
Annual Visits1,240Total 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: 1639455090

Dr. Rahul Pawar, MD

Nephrology ยท Rock Springs, WY

Consultation Time36 minIn-Depth (30-40 mins)
Markup Level2.57xModerate Markup
Annual Visits1,597Total 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. Watkins averages 2 more minutes per appointment than Dr. Pawar. If you prioritize extensive discussion and question time, Dr. Watkins offers a more unhurried experience.

Pricing & Out-of-Pocket Risk:

Dr. Pawar has a lower billing markup (2.57x vs. 3.3x). Patients with high deductibles or out-of-network coverage will likely incur lower balance bills with Dr. Pawar.

Shared Clinical Procedures & Charges Comparison

Procedure DescriptionDr. Watkins ChargeDr. Pawar ChargeStandard Baseline
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$97
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$192
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$280
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$76
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$69
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$125
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$331
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$128