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Dr. Kalmat vs Dr. Holt

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: 1154522670

Dr. Chandrashekar Kalmat, M.D.

Interventional Pain Management ยท Goodyear, AZ

Consultation Time39 minIn-Depth (30-40 mins)
Markup Level3.18xModerate Markup
Annual Visits4,271Total 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.

Doctor Option BNPI: 1922230507

Dr. Bradley Holt, M.D.

Interventional Pain Management ยท Tucson, AZ

Consultation Time32 minIn-Depth (30-40 mins)
Markup Level3.02xModerate Markup
Annual Visits11,987Total volume
The Rushed Visit Index

Thorough Listener

~32 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. Kalmat averages 7 more minutes per appointment than Dr. Holt. If you prioritize extensive discussion and question time, Dr. Kalmat offers a more unhurried experience.

Pricing & Out-of-Pocket Risk:

Dr. Holt has a lower billing markup (3.02x vs. 3.18x). Patients with high deductibles or out-of-network coverage will likely incur lower balance bills with Dr. Holt.

Shared Clinical Procedures & Charges Comparison

Procedure DescriptionDr. Kalmat ChargeDr. Holt ChargeStandard Baseline
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$6
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$0
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$121
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$0
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$159
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$271
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$416
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$227