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Dr. Deckelbaum vs Dr. Handfield

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: 1730100892

Dr. Scott Deckelbaum, DO

Dermatology · Concord, NH

Consultation Time27 minStandard (20-30 mins)
Markup Level3.17xModerate Markup
Annual Visits1,293Total volume
The Rushed Visit Index

Balanced Practice

~27 min face-time

Maintains a steady clinical rhythm balancing focused physical examination with patient discussion.

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: 1780798140

Dr. Kent Handfield, MD

Dermatology · Wolfeboro, NH

Consultation Time25 minStandard (20-30 mins)
Markup Level3.32xModerate Markup
Annual Visits10,762Total volume
The Rushed Visit Index

Balanced Practice

~25 min face-time

Maintains a steady clinical rhythm balancing focused physical examination with patient discussion.

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.

🎯 Patient Verdict: Key Differences at a Glance

Face-to-Face Patient Listening:

Dr. Deckelbaum averages 2 more minutes per appointment than Dr. Handfield. If you prioritize extensive discussion and question time, Dr. Deckelbaum offers a more unhurried experience.

Pricing & Out-of-Pocket Risk:

Dr. Deckelbaum has a lower billing markup (3.17x vs. 3.32x). Patients with high deductibles or out-of-network coverage will likely incur lower balance bills with Dr. Deckelbaum.

Shared Clinical Procedures & Charges Comparison

Procedure DescriptionDr. Deckelbaum ChargeDr. Handfield ChargeStandard Baseline
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$2
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$67
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$83
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$52
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$29
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$22
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$69
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$98