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Dr. Duthuluru vs Dr. Luthra

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: 1427074889

Dr. Sowjanya Duthuluru, M.D.

Sleep Medicine ยท Kansas City, KS

Consultation Time36 minIn-Depth (30-40 mins)
Markup Level3.31xModerate Markup
Annual Visits526Total volume
The Rushed Visit Index

Thorough Listener

~36 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: 1962750620

Dr. Saurav Luthra, MD

Sleep Medicine ยท Kansas City, KS

Consultation Time47 minExtended Visits (40+ mins)
Markup Level3.27xModerate Markup
Annual Visits692Total 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.

๐ŸŽฏ Patient Verdict: Key Differences at a Glance

Face-to-Face Patient Listening:

Dr. Luthra averages 11 more minutes per appointment than Dr. Duthuluru. If you prioritize extensive discussion and question time, Dr. Luthra offers a more unhurried experience.

Pricing & Out-of-Pocket Risk:

Dr. Luthra has a lower billing markup (3.27x vs. 3.31x). Patients with high deductibles or out-of-network coverage will likely incur lower balance bills with Dr. Luthra.

Shared Clinical Procedures & Charges Comparison

Procedure DescriptionDr. Duthuluru ChargeDr. Luthra ChargeStandard Baseline
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$91
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$201
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$39
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$93
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$75
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$126
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$118
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$63