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Dr. Koomalsingh vs Dr. Boyle

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: 1528256427

Dr. Kevin Koomalsingh, MD

Thoracic Surgery ยท Portland, OR

Consultation Time30 minIn-Depth (30-40 mins)
Markup Level3.39xModerate Markup
Annual Visits56Total 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: 1972581437

Dr. Edward Boyle, MD

Thoracic Surgery ยท Bend, OR

Consultation Time30 minIn-Depth (30-40 mins)
Markup Level3.46xModerate Markup
Annual Visits726Total 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:

Both physicians average identical appointment consultation pacing (approximately 30 minutes per patient).

Pricing & Out-of-Pocket Risk:

Dr. Koomalsingh has a lower billing markup (3.39x vs. 3.46x). Patients with high deductibles or out-of-network coverage will likely incur lower balance bills with Dr. Koomalsingh.

Shared Clinical Procedures & Charges Comparison

Procedure DescriptionDr. Koomalsingh ChargeDr. Boyle ChargeStandard Baseline
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$115
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$730