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Dr. Kim vs Dr. Abbud

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: 1548213796

Dr. Steve Kim, MD

Interventional Cardiology ยท Fort Lee, NJ

Consultation Time46 minExtended Visits (40+ mins)
Markup Level3.18xModerate Markup
Annual Visits2,861Total volume
The Rushed Visit Index

Thorough Listener

~46 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: 1740373489

Dr. Ziad Abbud, MD

Interventional Cardiology ยท Neptune, NJ

Consultation Time36 minIn-Depth (30-40 mins)
Markup Level3.18xModerate Markup
Annual Visits12,246Total volume
The Rushed Visit Index

Thorough Listener

~36 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. Kim averages 10 more minutes per appointment than Dr. Abbud. If you prioritize extensive discussion and question time, Dr. Kim 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. Kim ChargeDr. Abbud ChargeStandard Baseline
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$9
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$140
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$16
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$128
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$224
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$186
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$104
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$71