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Dr. Sutter vs Dr. Rodriguez

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: 1396725966

Dr. Francis Sutter, MD

Thoracic Surgery ยท Wynnewood, PA

Consultation Time62 minExtended Visits (40+ mins)
Markup Level2.75xModerate Markup
Annual Visits294Total volume
The Rushed Visit Index

Thorough Listener

~62 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: 1639154347

Dr. Roberto Rodriguez, M.D.

Thoracic Surgery ยท Wynnewood, PA

Consultation Time41 minExtended Visits (40+ mins)
Markup Level3.16xModerate Markup
Annual Visits742Total 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. Sutter averages 21 more minutes per appointment than Dr. Rodriguez. If you prioritize extensive discussion and question time, Dr. Sutter offers a more unhurried experience.

Pricing & Out-of-Pocket Risk:

Dr. Sutter has a lower billing markup (2.75x vs. 3.16x). Patients with high deductibles or out-of-network coverage will likely incur lower balance bills with Dr. Sutter.

Shared Clinical Procedures & Charges Comparison

Procedure DescriptionDr. Sutter ChargeDr. Rodriguez ChargeStandard Baseline
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$1,740
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$225
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$15
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$174
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$15
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$364
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$187
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$133