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Dr. Canavan vs Dr. Chen

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: 1710930995

Dr. James Canavan, M.D.

Anesthesiology ยท Glendale, AZ

Consultation Time35 minIn-Depth (30-40 mins)
Markup Level2.57xModerate Markup
Annual Visits487Total volume
The Rushed Visit Index

Thorough Listener

~35 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: 1700108925

Dr. Kyung Chen, MD

Anesthesiology ยท Tucson, AZ

Consultation Time34 minIn-Depth (30-40 mins)
Markup Level3.12xModerate Markup
Annual Visits12,907Total volume
The Rushed Visit Index

Thorough Listener

~34 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. Canavan averages 1 more minutes per appointment than Dr. Chen. If you prioritize extensive discussion and question time, Dr. Canavan offers a more unhurried experience.

Pricing & Out-of-Pocket Risk:

Dr. Canavan has a lower billing markup (2.57x vs. 3.12x). Patients with high deductibles or out-of-network coverage will likely incur lower balance bills with Dr. Canavan.

Shared Clinical Procedures & Charges Comparison

Procedure DescriptionDr. Canavan ChargeDr. Chen ChargeStandard Baseline
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$0
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$1
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$119
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$256
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$131
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$250
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$428
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$234