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Dr. Beale vs Dr. Pyne

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: 1407146962

Dr. Charles Beale, M. D.

Interventional Cardiology ยท Dartmouth, MA

Consultation Time42 minExtended Visits (40+ mins)
Markup Level3.34xModerate Markup
Annual Visits3,394Total volume
The Rushed Visit Index

Thorough Listener

~42 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: 1275569972

Dr. Christopher Pyne, M.D.

Interventional Cardiology ยท Burlington, MA

Consultation Time44 minExtended Visits (40+ mins)
Markup Level3.12xModerate Markup
Annual Visits7,589Total volume
The Rushed Visit Index

Thorough Listener

~44 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. Pyne averages 2 more minutes per appointment than Dr. Beale. If you prioritize extensive discussion and question time, Dr. Pyne offers a more unhurried experience.

Pricing & Out-of-Pocket Risk:

Dr. Pyne has a lower billing markup (3.12x vs. 3.34x). Patients with high deductibles or out-of-network coverage will likely incur lower balance bills with Dr. Pyne.

Shared Clinical Procedures & Charges Comparison

Procedure DescriptionDr. Beale ChargeDr. Pyne ChargeStandard Baseline
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$15
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$130
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$8
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$4
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$119
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$12
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$92
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$6