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Dr. Raman vs Dr. Damiani

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: 1245239011

Dr. Sivakumar Raman, M.D.

Infectious Disease ยท Fort Myers, FL

Consultation Time43 minExtended Visits (40+ mins)
Markup Level2.75xModerate Markup
Annual Visits380,636Total volume
The Rushed Visit Index

Thorough Listener

~43 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: 1497743744

Dr. Karl Damiani, M.D.

Infectious Disease ยท Port Charlotte, FL

Consultation Time31 minIn-Depth (30-40 mins)
Markup Level3.11xModerate Markup
Annual Visits984,728Total 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.

๐ŸŽฏ Patient Verdict: Key Differences at a Glance

Face-to-Face Patient Listening:

Dr. Raman averages 12 more minutes per appointment than Dr. Damiani. If you prioritize extensive discussion and question time, Dr. Raman offers a more unhurried experience.

Pricing & Out-of-Pocket Risk:

Dr. Raman has a lower billing markup (2.75x vs. 3.11x). Patients with high deductibles or out-of-network coverage will likely incur lower balance bills with Dr. Raman.

Shared Clinical Procedures & Charges Comparison

Procedure DescriptionDr. Raman ChargeDr. Damiani ChargeStandard Baseline
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Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$65
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$13
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$122
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$178