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Dr. Leake vs Dr. Brandt

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: 1730405127

Dr. Andrew Leake, MD

Vascular Surgery ยท Richmond, VA

Consultation Time32 minIn-Depth (30-40 mins)
Markup Level3.27xModerate Markup
Annual Visits2,785Total volume
The Rushed Visit Index

Thorough Listener

~32 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: 1811128366

Dr. Colin Brandt, M.D.

Vascular Surgery ยท Roanoke, VA

Consultation Time30 minIn-Depth (30-40 mins)
Markup Level2.59xModerate Markup
Annual Visits5,073Total 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:

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

Pricing & Out-of-Pocket Risk:

Dr. Brandt has a lower billing markup (2.59x vs. 3.27x). Patients with high deductibles or out-of-network coverage will likely incur lower balance bills with Dr. Brandt.

Shared Clinical Procedures & Charges Comparison

Procedure DescriptionDr. Leake ChargeDr. Brandt ChargeStandard Baseline
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$126
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$33
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$69
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$38
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$21
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$111
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$188
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$90