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Dr. Ariste vs Dr. Culp

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: 1669816948

Dr. Clotaire Ariste, M.D.

Hospitalist ยท Brentwood, TN

Consultation Time45 minExtended Visits (40+ mins)
Markup Level3.11xModerate Markup
Annual Visits1,351Total volume
The Rushed Visit Index

Thorough Listener

~45 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: 1023156734

Dr. Jeffrey Culp, M.D.

Hospitalist ยท Dickson, TN

Consultation Time33 minIn-Depth (30-40 mins)
Markup Level3.12xModerate Markup
Annual Visits4,761Total 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. Ariste averages 12 more minutes per appointment than Dr. Culp. If you prioritize extensive discussion and question time, Dr. Ariste offers a more unhurried experience.

Pricing & Out-of-Pocket Risk:

Dr. Ariste has a lower billing markup (3.11x vs. 3.12x). Patients with high deductibles or out-of-network coverage will likely incur lower balance bills with Dr. Ariste.

Shared Clinical Procedures & Charges Comparison

Procedure DescriptionDr. Ariste ChargeDr. Culp ChargeStandard Baseline
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$89
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$135
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$202
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$133
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$152
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$58
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$86