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Dr. Nam vs Dr. Bauer

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: 1275509937

Dr. Brian Nam, MD

Thoracic Surgery ยท Newark, DE

Consultation Time40 minExtended Visits (40+ mins)
Markup Level3.28xModerate Markup
Annual Visits553Total volume
The Rushed Visit Index

Thorough Listener

~40 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: 1679551717

Dr. Thomas Bauer, MD

Thoracic Surgery ยท Newark, DE

Consultation Time39 minIn-Depth (30-40 mins)
Markup Level3.24xModerate Markup
Annual Visits568Total 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.

๐ŸŽฏ Patient Verdict: Key Differences at a Glance

Face-to-Face Patient Listening:

Dr. Nam averages 1 more minutes per appointment than Dr. Bauer. If you prioritize extensive discussion and question time, Dr. Nam offers a more unhurried experience.

Pricing & Out-of-Pocket Risk:

Dr. Bauer has a lower billing markup (3.24x vs. 3.28x). Patients with high deductibles or out-of-network coverage will likely incur lower balance bills with Dr. Bauer.

Shared Clinical Procedures & Charges Comparison

Procedure DescriptionDr. Nam ChargeDr. Bauer ChargeStandard Baseline
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$98
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$132
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$66
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$131
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$117
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$211
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$81
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$1,288