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Dr. Bui vs Dr. Malayil

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: 1225323785

Dr. Tony Bui, M.D.

Pain Management ยท Phoenix, AZ

Consultation Time39 minIn-Depth (30-40 mins)
Markup Level3.03xModerate Markup
Annual Visits1,365Total volume
The Rushed Visit Index

Thorough Listener

~39 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: 1851554927

Dr. John Paul Malayil, M.D.

Pain Management ยท Sun City West, AZ

Consultation Time35 minIn-Depth (30-40 mins)
Markup Level3.38xModerate Markup
Annual Visits32,683Total volume
The Rushed Visit Index

Thorough Listener

~35 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. Bui averages 4 more minutes per appointment than Dr. Malayil. If you prioritize extensive discussion and question time, Dr. Bui offers a more unhurried experience.

Pricing & Out-of-Pocket Risk:

Dr. Bui has a lower billing markup (3.03x vs. 3.38x). Patients with high deductibles or out-of-network coverage will likely incur lower balance bills with Dr. Bui.

Shared Clinical Procedures & Charges Comparison

Procedure DescriptionDr. Bui ChargeDr. Malayil ChargeStandard Baseline
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$120
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$158
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$1
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$173
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$58
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$84
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$123
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$120