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Dr. Richardson vs Dr. Shaoulian

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: 1437141058

Dr. Scot Richardson, M.D.

Neurology ยท Ventura, CA

Consultation Time51 minExtended Visits (40+ mins)
Markup Level2.78xModerate Markup
Annual Visits42,551Total volume
The Rushed Visit Index

Thorough Listener

~51 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: 1114926433

Dr. Natan Shaoulian, M.D.

Neurology ยท Beverly Hills, CA

Consultation Time50 minExtended Visits (40+ mins)
Markup Level2.62xModerate Markup
Annual Visits164,043Total volume
The Rushed Visit Index

Thorough Listener

~50 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. Richardson averages 1 more minutes per appointment than Dr. Shaoulian. If you prioritize extensive discussion and question time, Dr. Richardson offers a more unhurried experience.

Pricing & Out-of-Pocket Risk:

Dr. Shaoulian has a lower billing markup (2.62x vs. 2.78x). Patients with high deductibles or out-of-network coverage will likely incur lower balance bills with Dr. Shaoulian.

Shared Clinical Procedures & Charges Comparison

Procedure DescriptionDr. Richardson ChargeDr. Shaoulian ChargeStandard Baseline
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$5
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$190
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$2
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$16
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$119
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$109
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$313
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$398