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Dr. Santini vs Dr. Habibi Khameneh

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: 1508097742

Dr. Veronica Santini, M.D., M.A.

Neurology ยท New Haven, CT

Consultation Time45 minExtended Visits (40+ mins)
Markup Level2.64xModerate Markup
Annual Visits6,524Total volume
The Rushed Visit Index

Thorough Listener

~45 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: 1669447538

Dr. Behzad Habibi Khameneh, M.D.

Neurology ยท Danbury, CT

Consultation Time41 minExtended Visits (40+ mins)
Markup Level2.88xModerate Markup
Annual Visits53,267Total volume
The Rushed Visit Index

Thorough Listener

~41 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. Santini averages 4 more minutes per appointment than Dr. Habibi Khameneh. If you prioritize extensive discussion and question time, Dr. Santini offers a more unhurried experience.

Pricing & Out-of-Pocket Risk:

Dr. Santini has a lower billing markup (2.64x vs. 2.88x). Patients with high deductibles or out-of-network coverage will likely incur lower balance bills with Dr. Santini.

Shared Clinical Procedures & Charges Comparison

Procedure DescriptionDr. Santini ChargeDr. Habibi Khameneh ChargeStandard Baseline
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$6
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$190
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$34
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$137
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$88
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$235
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$86
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$138