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Dr. Rerko vs Dr. Bamberger

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: 1720273089

Dr. Michael Rerko, MD

Hand Surgery ยท Upper Arlington, OH

Consultation Time30 minIn-Depth (30-40 mins)
Markup Level2.97xModerate Markup
Annual Visits2,155Total volume
The Rushed Visit Index

Thorough Listener

~30 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: 1467454447

Dr. H. Bamberger, D. O.

Hand Surgery ยท Dayton, OH

Consultation Time30 minIn-Depth (30-40 mins)
Markup Level3.04xModerate Markup
Annual Visits2,989Total volume
The Rushed Visit Index

Thorough Listener

~30 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:

Both physicians average identical appointment consultation pacing (approximately 30 minutes per patient).

Pricing & Out-of-Pocket Risk:

Dr. Rerko has a lower billing markup (2.97x vs. 3.04x). Patients with high deductibles or out-of-network coverage will likely incur lower balance bills with Dr. Rerko.

Shared Clinical Procedures & Charges Comparison

Procedure DescriptionDr. Rerko ChargeDr. Bamberger ChargeStandard Baseline
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$1
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$86
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$52
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$38
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$121
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$34
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$106
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$46