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Dr. Singla vs Dr. Cook

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: 1184003006

Dr. Parteek Singla, MD

Micrographic Dermatologic Surgery · Gastonia, NC

Consultation Time27 minStandard (20-30 mins)
Markup Level2.64xModerate Markup
Annual Visits1,085Total volume
The Rushed Visit Index

Balanced Practice

~27 min face-time

Maintains a steady clinical rhythm balancing focused physical examination with patient discussion.

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: 1417030669

Dr. Jonathan Cook, M.D.

Micrographic Dermatologic Surgery · Durham, NC

Consultation Time19 minQuick Visits (< 20 mins)
Markup Level3.34xModerate Markup
Annual Visits6,377Total volume
The Rushed Visit Index

Balanced Practice

~19 min face-time

Maintains a steady clinical rhythm balancing focused physical examination with patient discussion.

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.

🎯 Patient Verdict: Key Differences at a Glance

Face-to-Face Patient Listening:

Dr. Singla averages 8 more minutes per appointment than Dr. Cook. If you prioritize extensive discussion and question time, Dr. Singla offers a more unhurried experience.

Pricing & Out-of-Pocket Risk:

Dr. Singla has a lower billing markup (2.64x vs. 3.34x). Patients with high deductibles or out-of-network coverage will likely incur lower balance bills with Dr. Singla.

Shared Clinical Procedures & Charges Comparison

Procedure DescriptionDr. Singla ChargeDr. Cook ChargeStandard Baseline
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$632
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$392
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$87
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$6
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$560
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$104
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$108
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$48