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Dr. Barn vs Dr. Abbate

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: 1699064600

Dr. Kulpreet Barn, MD

Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology ยท Barnegat, NJ

Consultation Time50 minExtended Visits (40+ mins)
Markup Level3.18xModerate Markup
Annual Visits3,289Total volume
The Rushed Visit Index

Thorough Listener

~50 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: 1548429582

Dr. Kariann Abbate, MD

Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology ยท Ridgewood, NJ

Consultation Time40 minExtended Visits (40+ mins)
Markup Level2.78xModerate Markup
Annual Visits1,551Total 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.

๐ŸŽฏ Patient Verdict: Key Differences at a Glance

Face-to-Face Patient Listening:

Dr. Barn averages 10 more minutes per appointment than Dr. Abbate. If you prioritize extensive discussion and question time, Dr. Barn offers a more unhurried experience.

Pricing & Out-of-Pocket Risk:

Dr. Abbate has a lower billing markup (2.78x vs. 3.18x). Patients with high deductibles or out-of-network coverage will likely incur lower balance bills with Dr. Abbate.

Shared Clinical Procedures & Charges Comparison

Procedure DescriptionDr. Barn ChargeDr. Abbate ChargeStandard Baseline
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$124
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$150
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$102
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$181
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$42
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$222
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$190
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$83