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Dr. Murthy vs Dr. Manning

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: 1255384103

Dr. Kudagal Murthy, MD

Allergy/ Immunology ยท Tucson, AZ

Consultation Time35 minIn-Depth (30-40 mins)
Markup Level3.19xModerate Markup
Annual Visits1,434Total 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.

Doctor Option BNPI: 1396744249

Dr. Michael Manning, MD

Allergy/ Immunology ยท Scottsdale, AZ

Consultation Time29 minStandard (20-30 mins)
Markup Level3.44xModerate Markup
Annual Visits135,305Total volume
The Rushed Visit Index

Thorough Listener

~29 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. Murthy averages 6 more minutes per appointment than Dr. Manning. If you prioritize extensive discussion and question time, Dr. Murthy offers a more unhurried experience.

Pricing & Out-of-Pocket Risk:

Dr. Murthy has a lower billing markup (3.19x vs. 3.44x). Patients with high deductibles or out-of-network coverage will likely incur lower balance bills with Dr. Murthy.

Shared Clinical Procedures & Charges Comparison

Procedure DescriptionDr. Murthy ChargeDr. Manning ChargeStandard Baseline
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Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$124
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Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$162
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$88