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Dr. Liebenthal vs Dr. Luthra

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: 1205066446

Dr. Jennifer Liebenthal, MD

Sleep Medicine ยท Fairway, KS

Consultation Time47 minExtended Visits (40+ mins)
Markup Level3.43xModerate Markup
Annual Visits470Total volume
The Rushed Visit Index

Thorough Listener

~47 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: 1962750620

Dr. Saurav Luthra, MD

Sleep Medicine ยท Kansas City, KS

Consultation Time47 minExtended Visits (40+ mins)
Markup Level3.27xModerate Markup
Annual Visits692Total volume
The Rushed Visit Index

Thorough Listener

~47 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:

Both physicians average identical appointment consultation pacing (approximately 47 minutes per patient).

Pricing & Out-of-Pocket Risk:

Dr. Luthra has a lower billing markup (3.27x vs. 3.43x). Patients with high deductibles or out-of-network coverage will likely incur lower balance bills with Dr. Luthra.

Shared Clinical Procedures & Charges Comparison

Procedure DescriptionDr. Liebenthal ChargeDr. Luthra ChargeStandard Baseline
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$93
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$132
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$172
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$589
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$554
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$137
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$124
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$63