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Dr. Ghadai vs Dr. Aldaas

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: 1447504402

Dr. Ahmed Ghadai, M.D

Critical Care (Intensivists) ยท Dekalb, IL

Consultation Time50 minExtended Visits (40+ mins)
Markup Level2.55xModerate Markup
Annual Visits773Total 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.

Doctor Option BNPI: 1417245499

Dr. Fadi Aldaas, M.D

Critical Care (Intensivists) ยท Chicago Ridge, IL

Consultation Time49 minExtended Visits (40+ mins)
Markup Level3.39xModerate Markup
Annual Visits6,076Total volume
The Rushed Visit Index

Thorough Listener

~49 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. Ghadai averages 1 more minutes per appointment than Dr. Aldaas. If you prioritize extensive discussion and question time, Dr. Ghadai offers a more unhurried experience.

Pricing & Out-of-Pocket Risk:

Dr. Ghadai has a lower billing markup (2.55x vs. 3.39x). Patients with high deductibles or out-of-network coverage will likely incur lower balance bills with Dr. Ghadai.

Shared Clinical Procedures & Charges Comparison

Procedure DescriptionDr. Ghadai ChargeDr. Aldaas ChargeStandard Baseline
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$214
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$118
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$79
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$173
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$129
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$85
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$114
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$80