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Dr. Deokule vs Dr. Goldenberg

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: 1184879082

Dr. Sunil Deokule, MD

Ophthalmology ยท Yuma, AZ

Consultation Time31 minIn-Depth (30-40 mins)
Markup Level2.78xModerate Markup
Annual Visits3,800Total volume
The Rushed Visit Index

Thorough Listener

~31 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: 1417170432

Dr. David Goldenberg, MD

Ophthalmology ยท Phoenix, AZ

Consultation Time30 minIn-Depth (30-40 mins)
Markup Level2.78xModerate Markup
Annual Visits61,114Total volume
The Rushed Visit Index

Thorough Listener

~30 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. Deokule averages 1 more minutes per appointment than Dr. Goldenberg. If you prioritize extensive discussion and question time, Dr. Deokule offers a more unhurried experience.

Pricing & Out-of-Pocket Risk:

Both physicians maintain comparable pricing markup tiers relative to standard insurance allowable schedules.

Shared Clinical Procedures & Charges Comparison

Procedure DescriptionDr. Deokule ChargeDr. Goldenberg ChargeStandard Baseline
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$88
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$126
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$33
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$61
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$26
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$164
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$528
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$27