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Dr. Etra vs Dr. Kantu

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: 1679558118

Dr. Richard Etra, M.D.

Otolaryngology · Great Neck, NY

Consultation Time27 minStandard (20-30 mins)
Markup Level2.55xModerate Markup
Annual Visits4,797Total volume
The Rushed Visit Index

Balanced Practice

~27 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.

Doctor Option BNPI: 1679617971

Dr. Manoj Kantu, M.D.

Otolaryngology · Brooklyn, NY

Consultation Time27 minStandard (20-30 mins)
Markup Level2.52xModerate Markup
Annual Visits11,069Total volume
The Rushed Visit Index

Balanced Practice

~27 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:

Both physicians average identical appointment consultation pacing (approximately 27 minutes per patient).

Pricing & Out-of-Pocket Risk:

Dr. Kantu has a lower billing markup (2.52x vs. 2.55x). Patients with high deductibles or out-of-network coverage will likely incur lower balance bills with Dr. Kantu.

Shared Clinical Procedures & Charges Comparison

Procedure DescriptionDr. Etra ChargeDr. Kantu ChargeStandard Baseline
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$105
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$25
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$25
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$42
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$57
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$229
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$75
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$157