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Dr. Blomberg vs Dr. Duell

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: 1497746010

Dr. Patrick Blomberg, MD

Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology ยท Framingham, MA

Consultation Time50 minExtended Visits (40+ mins)
Markup Level2.89xModerate Markup
Annual Visits5,491Total 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: 1598994261

Dr. John Duell, M.D.

Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology ยท Dartmouth, MA

Consultation Time43 minExtended Visits (40+ mins)
Markup Level3.44xModerate Markup
Annual Visits7,664Total volume
The Rushed Visit Index

Thorough Listener

~43 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. Blomberg averages 7 more minutes per appointment than Dr. Duell. If you prioritize extensive discussion and question time, Dr. Blomberg offers a more unhurried experience.

Pricing & Out-of-Pocket Risk:

Dr. Blomberg has a lower billing markup (2.89x vs. 3.44x). Patients with high deductibles or out-of-network coverage will likely incur lower balance bills with Dr. Blomberg.

Shared Clinical Procedures & Charges Comparison

Procedure DescriptionDr. Blomberg ChargeDr. Duell ChargeStandard Baseline
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$195
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$16
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$27
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$28
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$81
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$32
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$90
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$4