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Dr. Ghazanfari vs Dr. Manayan

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: 1528261732

Dr. Ali Ghazanfari, M.D.

General Surgery · Gilbert, AZ

Consultation Time48 minExtended Visits (40+ mins)
Markup Level2.09xFair / Standard
Annual Visits252Total 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.

Fair Pricing Standard

Aligned with Customary Rates

2.1x Markup

This physician's billed charges remain close to standard insurance allowable rates (within 2.5 times baseline). Patients visiting this practice rarely encounter extreme out-of-pocket price inflation.

Doctor Option BNPI: 1649278599

Dr. Rex Manayan, M.D.

General Surgery · Goodyear, AZ

Consultation Time26 minStandard (20-30 mins)
Markup Level2.09xFair / Standard
Annual Visits2,522Total volume
The Rushed Visit Index

Balanced Practice

~26 min face-time

Maintains a steady clinical rhythm balancing focused physical examination with patient discussion.

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.

Fair Pricing Standard

Aligned with Customary Rates

2.1x Markup

This physician's billed charges remain close to standard insurance allowable rates (within 2.5 times baseline). Patients visiting this practice rarely encounter extreme out-of-pocket price inflation.

🎯 Patient Verdict: Key Differences at a Glance

Face-to-Face Patient Listening:

Dr. Ghazanfari averages 22 more minutes per appointment than Dr. Manayan. If you prioritize extensive discussion and question time, Dr. Ghazanfari offers a more unhurried experience.

Pricing & Out-of-Pocket Risk:

Both physicians maintain comparable pricing markup tiers relative to standard insurance allowable schedules.

Shared Clinical Procedures & Charges Comparison

Procedure DescriptionDr. Ghazanfari ChargeDr. Manayan ChargeStandard Baseline
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$210
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$161
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$1,435
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$623
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$87
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$183
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$516
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$360