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Dr. Tieva vs Dr. Salamon

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: 1639464050

Dr. Daniel Tieva, M.D.

Family Practice ยท Anchorage, AK

Consultation Time38 minIn-Depth (30-40 mins)
Markup Level3.04xModerate Markup
Annual Visits2,547Total volume
The Rushed Visit Index

Thorough Listener

~38 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: 1437319522

Dr. Szilvia Salamon, MD

Family Practice ยท Anchorage, AK

Consultation Time42 minExtended Visits (40+ mins)
Markup Level2.89xModerate Markup
Annual Visits3,215Total volume
The Rushed Visit Index

Thorough Listener

~42 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. Salamon averages 4 more minutes per appointment than Dr. Tieva. If you prioritize extensive discussion and question time, Dr. Salamon offers a more unhurried experience.

Pricing & Out-of-Pocket Risk:

Dr. Salamon has a lower billing markup (2.89x vs. 3.04x). Patients with high deductibles or out-of-network coverage will likely incur lower balance bills with Dr. Salamon.

Shared Clinical Procedures & Charges Comparison

Procedure DescriptionDr. Tieva ChargeDr. Salamon ChargeStandard Baseline
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$161
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$9
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$213
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$228
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$39
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$232
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$39
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$75