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Dr. Smith vs Dr. Mogarala

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: 1700143930

Dr. Trevor Smith, MD

Nephrology ยท Logan, UT

Consultation Time46 minExtended Visits (40+ mins)
Markup Level2.64xModerate Markup
Annual Visits1,161Total volume
The Rushed Visit Index

Thorough Listener

~46 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: 1922025378

Dr. Indraneel Mogarala, M.D.

Nephrology ยท South Salt Lake, UT

Consultation Time44 minExtended Visits (40+ mins)
Markup Level3.08xModerate Markup
Annual Visits2,095Total volume
The Rushed Visit Index

Thorough Listener

~44 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. Smith averages 2 more minutes per appointment than Dr. Mogarala. If you prioritize extensive discussion and question time, Dr. Smith offers a more unhurried experience.

Pricing & Out-of-Pocket Risk:

Dr. Smith has a lower billing markup (2.64x vs. 3.08x). Patients with high deductibles or out-of-network coverage will likely incur lower balance bills with Dr. Smith.

Shared Clinical Procedures & Charges Comparison

Procedure DescriptionDr. Smith ChargeDr. Mogarala ChargeStandard Baseline
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$337
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$97
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$114
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$268
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$141
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$273
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$76
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$167