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Dr. Bansal vs Dr. Venkatesh

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: 1508884388

Dr. Ramesh Bansal, M.D.

Adult Congenital Heart Disease ยท Loma Linda, CA

Consultation Time30 minIn-Depth (30-40 mins)
Markup Level3.33xModerate Markup
Annual Visits2,073Total 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.

Doctor Option BNPI: 1629496781

Dr. Prashanth Venkatesh

Adult Congenital Heart Disease ยท Los Angeles, CA

Consultation Time51 minExtended Visits (40+ mins)
Markup Level3.23xModerate Markup
Annual Visits679Total 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.

๐ŸŽฏ Patient Verdict: Key Differences at a Glance

Face-to-Face Patient Listening:

Dr. Venkatesh averages 21 more minutes per appointment than Dr. Bansal. If you prioritize extensive discussion and question time, Dr. Venkatesh offers a more unhurried experience.

Pricing & Out-of-Pocket Risk:

Dr. Venkatesh has a lower billing markup (3.23x vs. 3.33x). Patients with high deductibles or out-of-network coverage will likely incur lower balance bills with Dr. Venkatesh.

Shared Clinical Procedures & Charges Comparison

Procedure DescriptionDr. Bansal ChargeDr. Venkatesh ChargeStandard Baseline
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$69
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$18
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$15
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$3
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$108
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$13
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$24
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$26