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Dr. Sacks vs Dr. Kelsch

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: 1669475992

Dr. Harry Sacks, DDS, JD

Oral Surgery (Dentist only) · New Hyde Park, NY

Consultation Time25 minStandard (20-30 mins)
Markup Level2.26xFair / Standard
Annual Visits125Total volume
The Rushed Visit Index

Balanced Practice

~25 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

2.3x 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: 1972505493

Dr. Robert Kelsch, DMD

Oral Surgery (Dentist only) · New Hyde Park, NY

Consultation Time26 minStandard (20-30 mins)
Markup Level2.77xModerate Markup
Annual Visits946Total 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.

🎯 Patient Verdict: Key Differences at a Glance

Face-to-Face Patient Listening:

Dr. Kelsch averages 1 more minutes per appointment than Dr. Sacks. If you prioritize extensive discussion and question time, Dr. Kelsch offers a more unhurried experience.

Pricing & Out-of-Pocket Risk:

Dr. Sacks has a lower billing markup (2.26x vs. 2.77x). Patients with high deductibles or out-of-network coverage will likely incur lower balance bills with Dr. Sacks.

Shared Clinical Procedures & Charges Comparison

Procedure DescriptionDr. Sacks ChargeDr. Kelsch ChargeStandard Baseline
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$105
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$548
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$324