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Dr. Sarb vs Dr. Mazzeo

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: 1285691485

Dr. Barbara Sarb, DO

Neurology ยท Florence, SC

Consultation Time30 minIn-Depth (30-40 mins)
Markup Level2.94xModerate Markup
Annual Visits14,668Total volume
The Rushed Visit Index

Thorough Listener

~30 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: 1568432185

Dr. Paul Mazzeo, M.D.

Neurology ยท Port Royal, SC

Consultation Time51 minExtended Visits (40+ mins)
Markup Level2.7xModerate Markup
Annual Visits90,023Total volume
The Rushed Visit Index

Thorough Listener

~51 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. Mazzeo averages 21 more minutes per appointment than Dr. Sarb. If you prioritize extensive discussion and question time, Dr. Mazzeo offers a more unhurried experience.

Pricing & Out-of-Pocket Risk:

Dr. Mazzeo has a lower billing markup (2.7x vs. 2.94x). Patients with high deductibles or out-of-network coverage will likely incur lower balance bills with Dr. Mazzeo.

Shared Clinical Procedures & Charges Comparison

Procedure DescriptionDr. Sarb ChargeDr. Mazzeo ChargeStandard Baseline
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$0
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$239
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$1
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$84
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$244
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$3
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$235
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$275