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Dr. Cupak vs Dr. Dang

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: 1700205911

Dr. Michael Cupak, D.O.

Hospice and Palliative Care ยท Fort Worth, TX

Consultation Time53 minExtended Visits (40+ mins)
Markup Level2.57xModerate Markup
Annual Visits489Total volume
The Rushed Visit Index

Thorough Listener

~53 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: 1316967946

Dr. Quan Dang, M.D.

Hospice and Palliative Care ยท Austin, TX

Consultation Time39 minIn-Depth (30-40 mins)
Markup Level3.05xModerate Markup
Annual Visits1,034Total volume
The Rushed Visit Index

Thorough Listener

~39 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. Cupak averages 14 more minutes per appointment than Dr. Dang. If you prioritize extensive discussion and question time, Dr. Cupak offers a more unhurried experience.

Pricing & Out-of-Pocket Risk:

Dr. Cupak has a lower billing markup (2.57x vs. 3.05x). Patients with high deductibles or out-of-network coverage will likely incur lower balance bills with Dr. Cupak.

Shared Clinical Procedures & Charges Comparison

Procedure DescriptionDr. Cupak ChargeDr. Dang ChargeStandard Baseline
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$116
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$74
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$170
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$78
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$30