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Dr. Badam vs Dr. Mills

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: 1417013368

Dr. Manjulatha Badam, MD

Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine · San Antonio, TX

Consultation Time18 minQuick Visits (< 20 mins)
Markup Level1.96xFair / Standard
Annual Visits9,941Total volume
The Rushed Visit Index

Balanced Practice

~18 min face-time

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.

Fair Pricing Standard

Aligned with Customary Rates

2.0x Markup

This physician's billed charges remain close to standard insurance allowable rates (within 2.5 times baseline). Patients visiting this practice rarely encounter extreme out-of-pocket price inflation.

Doctor Option BNPI: 1700231248

Dr. Kyle Mills, D.O.

Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine · San Angelo, TX

Consultation Time26 minStandard (20-30 mins)
Markup Level2.76xModerate Markup
Annual Visits2,218Total volume
The Rushed Visit Index

Balanced Practice

~26 min face-time

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.

🎯 Patient Verdict: Key Differences at a Glance

Face-to-Face Patient Listening:

Dr. Mills averages 8 more minutes per appointment than Dr. Badam. If you prioritize extensive discussion and question time, Dr. Mills offers a more unhurried experience.

Pricing & Out-of-Pocket Risk:

Dr. Badam has a lower billing markup (1.96x vs. 2.76x). Patients with high deductibles or out-of-network coverage will likely incur lower balance bills with Dr. Badam.

Shared Clinical Procedures & Charges Comparison

Procedure DescriptionDr. Badam ChargeDr. Mills ChargeStandard Baseline
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$161
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$163
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$359
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$1,014
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$1,014
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$101
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$54
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$402