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Dr. Croog vs Dr. Kneller

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: 1275791618

Dr. Victoria Croog, M.D.

Radiation Oncology · Washington, DC

Consultation Time40 minExtended Visits (40+ mins)
Markup Level3.21xModerate Markup
Annual Visits2,215Total 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: 1558432336

Dr. Martin Kneller, M.D.

Radiation Oncology · Washington, DC

Consultation TimeStandardSpecialist (Procedures only)
Markup Level2.96xModerate Markup
Annual Visits5,797Total volume
The Rushed Visit Index

Balanced Practice

Standard Pacing

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:

Both physicians maintain standard clinical appointment durations consistent with national specialty benchmarks.

Pricing & Out-of-Pocket Risk:

Dr. Kneller has a lower billing markup (2.96x vs. 3.21x). Patients with high deductibles or out-of-network coverage will likely incur lower balance bills with Dr. Kneller.

Shared Clinical Procedures & Charges Comparison

Procedure DescriptionDr. Croog ChargeDr. Kneller ChargeStandard Baseline
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$50
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$37
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$215
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$67
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$73
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$189
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$202
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$467