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Dr. Temesgen vs Dr. Achamyeleh

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: 1508250424

Dr. Nardos Temesgen, MD

Cardiology ยท Washington, DC

Consultation Time48 minExtended Visits (40+ mins)
Markup Level2.94xModerate Markup
Annual Visits244Total volume
The Rushed Visit Index

Thorough Listener

~48 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: 1326458621

Dr. Firehiwot Achamyeleh, M.D

Cardiology ยท Washington, DC

Consultation Time44 minExtended Visits (40+ mins)
Markup Level3.04xModerate Markup
Annual Visits5,422Total volume
The Rushed Visit Index

Thorough Listener

~44 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. Temesgen averages 4 more minutes per appointment than Dr. Achamyeleh. If you prioritize extensive discussion and question time, Dr. Temesgen offers a more unhurried experience.

Pricing & Out-of-Pocket Risk:

Dr. Temesgen has a lower billing markup (2.94x vs. 3.04x). Patients with high deductibles or out-of-network coverage will likely incur lower balance bills with Dr. Temesgen.

Shared Clinical Procedures & Charges Comparison

Procedure DescriptionDr. Temesgen ChargeDr. Achamyeleh ChargeStandard Baseline
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$141
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$16
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$196
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$239
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$335
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$130
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$141
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$190