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Dr. Case vs Dr. Zamorano Araoz

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: 1356484232

Dr. Kimberly Case, MD

Hospice and Palliative Care ยท Charlotte, NC

Consultation Time48 minExtended Visits (40+ mins)
Markup Level2.97xModerate Markup
Annual Visits442Total volume
The Rushed Visit Index

Thorough Listener

~48 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: 1912135377

Dr. Sergio Zamorano Araoz, MD

Hospice and Palliative Care ยท Charlotte, NC

Consultation Time42 minExtended Visits (40+ mins)
Markup Level3.18xModerate Markup
Annual Visits975Total volume
The Rushed Visit Index

Thorough Listener

~42 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. Case averages 6 more minutes per appointment than Dr. Zamorano Araoz. If you prioritize extensive discussion and question time, Dr. Case offers a more unhurried experience.

Pricing & Out-of-Pocket Risk:

Dr. Case has a lower billing markup (2.97x vs. 3.18x). Patients with high deductibles or out-of-network coverage will likely incur lower balance bills with Dr. Case.

Shared Clinical Procedures & Charges Comparison

Procedure DescriptionDr. Case ChargeDr. Zamorano Araoz ChargeStandard Baseline
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$114
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$93
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$136
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$136
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$93
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$165
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$172
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$75