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Dr. Anderson vs Dr. Gutkin

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: 1396788469

Dr. Brian Anderson, M.D

Emergency Medicine · Palm Springs, CA

Consultation TimeStandardSpecialist (Procedures only)
Markup Level3.27xModerate Markup
Annual Visits4,387Total volume
The Rushed Visit Index

Balanced Practice

Standard Pacing

Maintains a steady clinical rhythm balancing focused physical examination with patient discussion.

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: 1518022524

Dr. David Gutkin, D.O.

Emergency Medicine · Manhattan Beach, CA

Consultation Time16 minQuick Visits (< 20 mins)
Markup Level2.78xModerate Markup
Annual Visits12,245Total volume
The Rushed Visit Index

High-Turnover Clinic

~16 min face-time

Operates a high-volume, rapid schedule. Appointments tend to be brief and tightly targeted. We recommend writing down your top two questions before stepping into the exam room.

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.

🎯 Patient Verdict: Key Differences at a Glance

Face-to-Face Patient Listening:

Both physicians maintain standard clinical appointment durations consistent with national specialty benchmarks.

Pricing & Out-of-Pocket Risk:

Dr. Gutkin has a lower billing markup (2.78x vs. 3.27x). Patients with high deductibles or out-of-network coverage will likely incur lower balance bills with Dr. Gutkin.

Shared Clinical Procedures & Charges Comparison

Procedure DescriptionDr. Anderson ChargeDr. Gutkin ChargeStandard Baseline
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$41
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$54
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$50
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$179
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$8
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$21
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$9
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$37