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Dr. Sittitavornwong vs Dr. Kinard

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: 1407808868

Dr. Somsak Sittitavornwong, DDS

Oral Surgery (Dentist only) ยท Birmingham, AL

Consultation Time47 minExtended Visits (40+ mins)
Markup Level2.74xModerate Markup
Annual Visits160Total volume
The Rushed Visit Index

Thorough Listener

~47 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: 1184980195

Dr. Brian Kinard, D.M.D.

Oral Surgery (Dentist only) ยท Birmingham, AL

Consultation Time28 minStandard (20-30 mins)
Markup Level2.57xModerate Markup
Annual Visits60Total volume
The Rushed Visit Index

Thorough Listener

~28 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. Sittitavornwong averages 19 more minutes per appointment than Dr. Kinard. If you prioritize extensive discussion and question time, Dr. Sittitavornwong offers a more unhurried experience.

Pricing & Out-of-Pocket Risk:

Dr. Kinard has a lower billing markup (2.57x vs. 2.74x). Patients with high deductibles or out-of-network coverage will likely incur lower balance bills with Dr. Kinard.

Shared Clinical Procedures & Charges Comparison

Procedure DescriptionDr. Sittitavornwong ChargeDr. Kinard ChargeStandard Baseline
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$204
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$9
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$16
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$92
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$118
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$125
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$170
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$155