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Dr. Stockmaster vs Dr. Baldwin

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: 1417914532

Dr. Neil Stockmaster, M.D.

Thoracic Surgery ยท Tripler Army Medical Center, HI

Consultation Time56 minExtended Visits (40+ mins)
Markup Level2.9xModerate Markup
Annual Visits72Total volume
The Rushed Visit Index

Thorough Listener

~56 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: 1437440179

Dr. Andrew Baldwin, M.D.

Thoracic Surgery ยท Honolulu, HI

Consultation Time66 minExtended Visits (40+ mins)
Markup Level2.69xModerate Markup
Annual Visits160Total volume
The Rushed Visit Index

Thorough Listener

~66 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. Baldwin averages 10 more minutes per appointment than Dr. Stockmaster. If you prioritize extensive discussion and question time, Dr. Baldwin offers a more unhurried experience.

Pricing & Out-of-Pocket Risk:

Dr. Baldwin has a lower billing markup (2.69x vs. 2.9x). Patients with high deductibles or out-of-network coverage will likely incur lower balance bills with Dr. Baldwin.

Shared Clinical Procedures & Charges Comparison

Procedure DescriptionDr. Stockmaster ChargeDr. Baldwin ChargeStandard Baseline
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$130
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$57
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$174
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$1,452