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Dr. Patel vs Dr. Adajar

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: 1639276934

Dr. Mukeshbhai Patel, M.D.

Cardiology ยท Hobbs, NM

Consultation Time35 minIn-Depth (30-40 mins)
Markup Level2.81xModerate Markup
Annual Visits2,338Total volume
The Rushed Visit Index

Thorough Listener

~35 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: 1013919232

Dr. Fundador Adajar, MD

Cardiology ยท Roswell, NM

Consultation Time35 minIn-Depth (30-40 mins)
Markup Level2.81xModerate Markup
Annual Visits5,447Total volume
The Rushed Visit Index

Thorough Listener

~35 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 35 minutes per patient).

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. Patel ChargeDr. Adajar ChargeStandard Baseline
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$123
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$14
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$185
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$179
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$87
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$161
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$76
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$176