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Dr. Gordon vs Dr. Leonard

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: 1386684520

Dr. Helen Gordon, M.D.

Hospice and Palliative Care ยท Towson, MD

Consultation Time52 minExtended Visits (40+ mins)
Markup Level2.96xModerate Markup
Annual Visits1,116Total volume
The Rushed Visit Index

Thorough Listener

~52 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: 1619115250

Dr. Erica Leonard, MD

Hospice and Palliative Care ยท Baltimore, MD

Consultation Time55 minExtended Visits (40+ mins)
Markup Level2.64xModerate Markup
Annual Visits877Total volume
The Rushed Visit Index

Thorough Listener

~55 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. Leonard averages 3 more minutes per appointment than Dr. Gordon. If you prioritize extensive discussion and question time, Dr. Leonard offers a more unhurried experience.

Pricing & Out-of-Pocket Risk:

Dr. Leonard has a lower billing markup (2.64x vs. 2.96x). Patients with high deductibles or out-of-network coverage will likely incur lower balance bills with Dr. Leonard.

Shared Clinical Procedures & Charges Comparison

Procedure DescriptionDr. Gordon ChargeDr. Leonard ChargeStandard Baseline
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$125
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$185
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$183
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$84
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$32
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$130
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$139
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$80