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Dr. Patel vs Dr. Pandey

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: 1679740419

Dr. Arpit Patel, MBBS

Colorectal Surgery (Proctology) ยท Chandler, AZ

Consultation Time31 minIn-Depth (30-40 mins)
Markup Level3.11xModerate Markup
Annual Visits415Total volume
The Rushed Visit Index

Thorough Listener

~31 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: 1568788099

Dr. Sushil Pandey, MD

Colorectal Surgery (Proctology) ยท Surprise, AZ

Consultation Time28 minStandard (20-30 mins)
Markup Level3.12xModerate Markup
Annual Visits1,835Total volume
The Rushed Visit Index

Thorough Listener

~28 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. Patel averages 3 more minutes per appointment than Dr. Pandey. If you prioritize extensive discussion and question time, Dr. Patel offers a more unhurried experience.

Pricing & Out-of-Pocket Risk:

Dr. Patel 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. Patel.

Shared Clinical Procedures & Charges Comparison

Procedure DescriptionDr. Patel ChargeDr. Pandey ChargeStandard Baseline
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$87
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$116
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$109
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$158
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$129
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$276
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$51
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$243