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Dr. Madyoon vs Dr. Budoff

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: 1285696476

Dr. Hooman Madyoon, M.D.

Cardiology ยท Los Angeles, CA

Consultation Time49 minExtended Visits (40+ mins)
Markup Level3.21xModerate Markup
Annual Visits25,811Total volume
The Rushed Visit Index

Thorough Listener

~49 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: 1811967433

Dr. Matthew Budoff, M.D.

Cardiology ยท Torrance, CA

Consultation Time36 minIn-Depth (30-40 mins)
Markup Level3.33xModerate Markup
Annual Visits81,121Total volume
The Rushed Visit Index

Thorough Listener

~36 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. Madyoon averages 13 more minutes per appointment than Dr. Budoff. If you prioritize extensive discussion and question time, Dr. Madyoon offers a more unhurried experience.

Pricing & Out-of-Pocket Risk:

Dr. Madyoon has a lower billing markup (3.21x vs. 3.33x). Patients with high deductibles or out-of-network coverage will likely incur lower balance bills with Dr. Madyoon.

Shared Clinical Procedures & Charges Comparison

Procedure DescriptionDr. Madyoon ChargeDr. Budoff ChargeStandard Baseline
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$0
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$125
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$2
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$59
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$138
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$182
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$16
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$512