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Dr. Catala Zayas vs Dr. Bonilla Gonzalez

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: 1750486957

Dr. Henry Catala Zayas, MD

Infectious Disease ยท Manati, PR

Consultation Time51 minExtended Visits (40+ mins)
Markup Level1.02xFair / Standard
Annual Visits38Total volume
The Rushed Visit Index

Thorough Listener

~51 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.

Fair Pricing Standard

Aligned with Customary Rates

1.0x Markup

This physician's billed charges remain close to standard insurance allowable rates (within 2.5 times baseline). Patients visiting this practice rarely encounter extreme out-of-pocket price inflation.

Doctor Option BNPI: 1750588802

Dr. Luis Bonilla Gonzalez, M.D.

Infectious Disease ยท San Juan, PR

Consultation Time40 minExtended Visits (40+ mins)
Markup Level1.23xFair / Standard
Annual Visits386Total 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.

Fair Pricing Standard

Aligned with Customary Rates

1.2x Markup

This physician's billed charges remain close to standard insurance allowable rates (within 2.5 times baseline). Patients visiting this practice rarely encounter extreme out-of-pocket price inflation.

๐ŸŽฏ Patient Verdict: Key Differences at a Glance

Face-to-Face Patient Listening:

Dr. Catala Zayas averages 11 more minutes per appointment than Dr. Bonilla Gonzalez. If you prioritize extensive discussion and question time, Dr. Catala Zayas offers a more unhurried experience.

Pricing & Out-of-Pocket Risk:

Dr. Catala Zayas has a lower billing markup (1.02x vs. 1.23x). Patients with high deductibles or out-of-network coverage will likely incur lower balance bills with Dr. Catala Zayas.

Shared Clinical Procedures & Charges Comparison

Procedure DescriptionDr. Catala Zayas ChargeDr. Bonilla Gonzalez ChargeStandard Baseline
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$78
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$171