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Dr. Gumber vs Dr. Welch

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: 1407250913

Dr. Divya Gumber, MD

Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology ยท Newport News, VA

Consultation Time55 minExtended Visits (40+ mins)
Markup Level2.51xModerate Markup
Annual Visits517Total 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.

Doctor Option BNPI: 1275633679

Dr. Timothy Welch, MD

Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology ยท Falls Church, VA

Consultation Time43 minExtended Visits (40+ mins)
Markup Level2.71xModerate Markup
Annual Visits2,871Total volume
The Rushed Visit Index

Thorough Listener

~43 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. Gumber averages 12 more minutes per appointment than Dr. Welch. If you prioritize extensive discussion and question time, Dr. Gumber offers a more unhurried experience.

Pricing & Out-of-Pocket Risk:

Dr. Gumber has a lower billing markup (2.51x vs. 2.71x). Patients with high deductibles or out-of-network coverage will likely incur lower balance bills with Dr. Gumber.

Shared Clinical Procedures & Charges Comparison

Procedure DescriptionDr. Gumber ChargeDr. Welch ChargeStandard Baseline
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$66
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$8
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$160
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$14
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$109
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$3
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$125
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$95