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Dr. Suady Barake vs Dr. Sharma

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: 1407127160

Dr. Suhaireirene Suady Barake, M.D.

Infectious Disease ยท Phoenix, AZ

Consultation Time52 minExtended Visits (40+ mins)
Markup Level2.6xModerate Markup
Annual Visits482Total 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: 1679662381

Dr. Akhilesh Sharma, M.D

Infectious Disease ยท Avondale, AZ

Consultation Time51 minExtended Visits (40+ mins)
Markup Level2.65xModerate Markup
Annual Visits62,282Total volume
The Rushed Visit Index

Thorough Listener

~51 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. Suady Barake averages 1 more minutes per appointment than Dr. Sharma. If you prioritize extensive discussion and question time, Dr. Suady Barake offers a more unhurried experience.

Pricing & Out-of-Pocket Risk:

Dr. Suady Barake has a lower billing markup (2.6x vs. 2.65x). Patients with high deductibles or out-of-network coverage will likely incur lower balance bills with Dr. Suady Barake.

Shared Clinical Procedures & Charges Comparison

Procedure DescriptionDr. Suady Barake ChargeDr. Sharma ChargeStandard Baseline
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$117
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$171
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$78
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$126