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Dr. Singer vs Dr. Nayar

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: 1366439283

Dr. Gary Singer, M.D.

Nephrology ยท Saint Peters, MO

Consultation Time41 minExtended Visits (40+ mins)
Markup Level2.86xModerate Markup
Annual Visits1,805Total volume
The Rushed Visit Index

Thorough Listener

~41 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: 1124068630

Dr. Sailesh Nayar, MD

Nephrology ยท Springfield, MO

Consultation Time43 minExtended Visits (40+ mins)
Markup Level2.79xModerate Markup
Annual Visits3,760Total volume
The Rushed Visit Index

Thorough Listener

~43 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. Nayar averages 2 more minutes per appointment than Dr. Singer. If you prioritize extensive discussion and question time, Dr. Nayar offers a more unhurried experience.

Pricing & Out-of-Pocket Risk:

Dr. Nayar has a lower billing markup (2.79x vs. 2.86x). Patients with high deductibles or out-of-network coverage will likely incur lower balance bills with Dr. Nayar.

Shared Clinical Procedures & Charges Comparison

Procedure DescriptionDr. Singer ChargeDr. Nayar ChargeStandard Baseline
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$77
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$95
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$114
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$47
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$334
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$167
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$77
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$97