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Dr. Teng vs Dr. Richardson

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: 1215088935

Dr. Francis Teng, M.D.

General Surgery · Las Vegas, NV

Consultation Time27 minStandard (20-30 mins)
Markup Level2.85xModerate Markup
Annual Visits479Total 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: 1386872265

Dr. Christopher Richardson, M.D.

General Surgery · Las Vegas, NV

Consultation Time21 minStandard (20-30 mins)
Markup Level2.87xModerate Markup
Annual Visits6,301Total volume
The Rushed Visit Index

Balanced Practice

~21 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. Teng averages 6 more minutes per appointment than Dr. Richardson. If you prioritize extensive discussion and question time, Dr. Teng offers a more unhurried experience.

Pricing & Out-of-Pocket Risk:

Dr. Teng has a lower billing markup (2.85x vs. 2.87x). Patients with high deductibles or out-of-network coverage will likely incur lower balance bills with Dr. Teng.

Shared Clinical Procedures & Charges Comparison

Procedure DescriptionDr. Teng ChargeDr. Richardson ChargeStandard Baseline
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$90
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$113
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$73
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$64
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$1,692
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$169
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$607