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Dr. Sheldon vs Dr. Gebara

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: 1467415646

Dr. John Sheldon, MD

Radiation Oncology ยท Northampton, MA

Consultation Time51 minExtended Visits (40+ mins)
Markup Level2.59xModerate Markup
Annual Visits3,972Total 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: 1114027612

Dr. Wade Gebara, M.D.

Radiation Oncology ยท Pittsfield, MA

Consultation Time38 minIn-Depth (30-40 mins)
Markup Level3.16xModerate Markup
Annual Visits7,252Total volume
The Rushed Visit Index

Thorough Listener

~38 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. Sheldon averages 13 more minutes per appointment than Dr. Gebara. If you prioritize extensive discussion and question time, Dr. Sheldon offers a more unhurried experience.

Pricing & Out-of-Pocket Risk:

Dr. Sheldon has a lower billing markup (2.59x vs. 3.16x). Patients with high deductibles or out-of-network coverage will likely incur lower balance bills with Dr. Sheldon.

Shared Clinical Procedures & Charges Comparison

Procedure DescriptionDr. Sheldon ChargeDr. Gebara ChargeStandard Baseline
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$46
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$195
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$33
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$61
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$171
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$179
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$425
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$228