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Dr. Sotiriadis vs Dr. Gronowitz

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: 1659578664

Dr. John Sotiriadis, MD, PHD

Gastroenterology ยท North Bergen, NJ

Consultation Time40 minExtended Visits (40+ mins)
Markup Level2.77xModerate Markup
Annual Visits2,256Total volume
The Rushed Visit Index

Thorough Listener

~40 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: 1093772030

Dr. Steven Gronowitz, M.D.

Gastroenterology ยท Clifton, NJ

Consultation Time33 minIn-Depth (30-40 mins)
Markup Level2.56xModerate Markup
Annual Visits26,276Total volume
The Rushed Visit Index

Thorough Listener

~33 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. Sotiriadis averages 7 more minutes per appointment than Dr. Gronowitz. If you prioritize extensive discussion and question time, Dr. Sotiriadis offers a more unhurried experience.

Pricing & Out-of-Pocket Risk:

Dr. Gronowitz has a lower billing markup (2.56x vs. 2.77x). Patients with high deductibles or out-of-network coverage will likely incur lower balance bills with Dr. Gronowitz.

Shared Clinical Procedures & Charges Comparison

Procedure DescriptionDr. Sotiriadis ChargeDr. Gronowitz ChargeStandard Baseline
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$86
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$53
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$142
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$142
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$70
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$186
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$145
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$130