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Dr. Escobar Valle vs Dr. Colnes

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: 1730529108

Dr. Jorge Escobar Valle, M.D.

Cardiology ยท Augusta, ME

Consultation Time44 minExtended Visits (40+ mins)
Markup Level2.8xModerate Markup
Annual Visits1,802Total volume
The Rushed Visit Index

Thorough Listener

~44 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: 1649204504

Dr. Jeffrey Colnes, M.D.

Cardiology ยท York, ME

Consultation Time40 minExtended Visits (40+ mins)
Markup Level2.86xModerate Markup
Annual Visits3,312Total volume
The Rushed Visit Index

Thorough Listener

~40 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. Escobar Valle averages 4 more minutes per appointment than Dr. Colnes. If you prioritize extensive discussion and question time, Dr. Escobar Valle offers a more unhurried experience.

Pricing & Out-of-Pocket Risk:

Dr. Escobar Valle has a lower billing markup (2.8x vs. 2.86x). Patients with high deductibles or out-of-network coverage will likely incur lower balance bills with Dr. Escobar Valle.

Shared Clinical Procedures & Charges Comparison

Procedure DescriptionDr. Escobar Valle ChargeDr. Colnes ChargeStandard Baseline
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$8
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$66
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$13
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$121
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$114
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$13
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$8
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$167