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Dr. Ostroff vs Dr. Botta

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: 1720262397

Dr. Allison Ostroff, M.D.

Geriatric Medicine ยท Greenwich, CT

Consultation Time39 minIn-Depth (30-40 mins)
Markup Level2.74xModerate Markup
Annual Visits427Total 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.

Doctor Option BNPI: 1831105360

Dr. Joseph Botta, MD

Geriatric Medicine ยท Putnam, CT

Consultation Time37 minIn-Depth (30-40 mins)
Markup Level2.88xModerate Markup
Annual Visits2,272Total volume
The Rushed Visit Index

Thorough Listener

~37 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. Ostroff averages 2 more minutes per appointment than Dr. Botta. If you prioritize extensive discussion and question time, Dr. Ostroff offers a more unhurried experience.

Pricing & Out-of-Pocket Risk:

Dr. Ostroff has a lower billing markup (2.74x vs. 2.88x). Patients with high deductibles or out-of-network coverage will likely incur lower balance bills with Dr. Ostroff.

Shared Clinical Procedures & Charges Comparison

Procedure DescriptionDr. Ostroff ChargeDr. Botta ChargeStandard Baseline
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$135
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$33
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$96
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$188
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$8
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$231
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$119
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$136