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Dr. Mahale vs Dr. Stoddard

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: 1144247750

Dr. Adit Mahale, MD

Nephrology ยท Charlotte, NC

Consultation Time44 minExtended Visits (40+ mins)
Markup Level2.87xModerate Markup
Annual Visits9,814Total volume
The Rushed Visit Index

Thorough Listener

~44 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: 1902900301

Dr. Charles Stoddard, MD

Nephrology ยท Concord, NC

Consultation Time39 minIn-Depth (30-40 mins)
Markup Level2.94xModerate Markup
Annual Visits15,861Total 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. Mahale averages 5 more minutes per appointment than Dr. Stoddard. If you prioritize extensive discussion and question time, Dr. Mahale offers a more unhurried experience.

Pricing & Out-of-Pocket Risk:

Dr. Mahale has a lower billing markup (2.87x vs. 2.94x). Patients with high deductibles or out-of-network coverage will likely incur lower balance bills with Dr. Mahale.

Shared Clinical Procedures & Charges Comparison

Procedure DescriptionDr. Mahale ChargeDr. Stoddard ChargeStandard Baseline
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Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$8
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$13
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$5
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$120