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Dr. Zaquera Carvalho vs Dr. Damergis

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: 1366882706

Dr. Diego Zaquera Carvalho, M.D.

Sleep Medicine ยท Rochester, MN

Consultation Time46 minExtended Visits (40+ mins)
Markup Level3.43xModerate Markup
Annual Visits332Total volume
The Rushed Visit Index

Thorough Listener

~46 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: 1205004249

Dr. John Damergis, M.D.

Sleep Medicine ยท Bloomington, MN

Consultation Time41 minExtended Visits (40+ mins)
Markup Level3.49xModerate Markup
Annual Visits469Total 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.

๐ŸŽฏ Patient Verdict: Key Differences at a Glance

Face-to-Face Patient Listening:

Dr. Zaquera Carvalho averages 5 more minutes per appointment than Dr. Damergis. If you prioritize extensive discussion and question time, Dr. Zaquera Carvalho offers a more unhurried experience.

Pricing & Out-of-Pocket Risk:

Dr. Zaquera Carvalho has a lower billing markup (3.43x vs. 3.49x). Patients with high deductibles or out-of-network coverage will likely incur lower balance bills with Dr. Zaquera Carvalho.

Shared Clinical Procedures & Charges Comparison

Procedure DescriptionDr. Zaquera Carvalho ChargeDr. Damergis ChargeStandard Baseline
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$177
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$216
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$127
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$119
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$24
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$214
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$86
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$106