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Dr. Amadio vs Dr. Mccarthy

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: 1467432997

Dr. Peter Amadio, M.D.

Hand Surgery ยท Rochester, MN

Consultation Time28 minStandard (20-30 mins)
Markup Level2.92xModerate Markup
Annual Visits184Total volume
The Rushed Visit Index

Thorough Listener

~28 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: 1124076096

Dr. Maryclare Mccarthy, M.D.

Hand Surgery ยท Edina, MN

Consultation Time30 minIn-Depth (30-40 mins)
Markup Level2.94xModerate Markup
Annual Visits5,504Total volume
The Rushed Visit Index

Thorough Listener

~30 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. Mccarthy averages 2 more minutes per appointment than Dr. Amadio. If you prioritize extensive discussion and question time, Dr. Mccarthy offers a more unhurried experience.

Pricing & Out-of-Pocket Risk:

Dr. Amadio has a lower billing markup (2.92x vs. 2.94x). Patients with high deductibles or out-of-network coverage will likely incur lower balance bills with Dr. Amadio.

Shared Clinical Procedures & Charges Comparison

Procedure DescriptionDr. Amadio ChargeDr. Mccarthy ChargeStandard Baseline
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$7
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$90
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$110
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$58
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$127
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$56
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$164