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Dr. Kent vs Dr. Chastain

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: 1194722850

Dr. David Kent, MD

Micrographic Dermatologic Surgery · Macon, GA

Consultation Time22 minStandard (20-30 mins)
Markup Level2.87xModerate Markup
Annual Visits4,284Total volume
The Rushed Visit Index

Balanced Practice

~22 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: 1790756138

Dr. Mark Chastain, MD

Micrographic Dermatologic Surgery · Marietta, GA

Consultation Time22 minStandard (20-30 mins)
Markup Level3.02xModerate Markup
Annual Visits6,710Total volume
The Rushed Visit Index

Balanced Practice

~22 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:

Both physicians average identical appointment consultation pacing (approximately 22 minutes per patient).

Pricing & Out-of-Pocket Risk:

Dr. Kent has a lower billing markup (2.87x vs. 3.02x). Patients with high deductibles or out-of-network coverage will likely incur lower balance bills with Dr. Kent.

Shared Clinical Procedures & Charges Comparison

Procedure DescriptionDr. Kent ChargeDr. Chastain ChargeStandard Baseline
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$6
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$84
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$547
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$53
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$87
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$50
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$224
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$380