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Dr. Martinez Rios vs Dr. Lasalle Lopez

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: 1760474092

Dr. Guillermo Martinez Rios, MD

Otolaryngology · Bayamon, PR

Consultation Time27 minStandard (20-30 mins)
Markup Level1.01xFair / Standard
Annual Visits54Total 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.

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: 1699810473

Dr. Miguel Lasalle Lopez, MD

Otolaryngology · Mayaguez, PR

Consultation Time26 minStandard (20-30 mins)
Markup Level1.06xFair / Standard
Annual Visits714Total volume
The Rushed Visit Index

Balanced Practice

~26 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.

Fair Pricing Standard

Aligned with Customary Rates

1.1x 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.

🎯 Patient Verdict: Key Differences at a Glance

Face-to-Face Patient Listening:

Dr. Martinez Rios averages 1 more minutes per appointment than Dr. Lasalle Lopez. If you prioritize extensive discussion and question time, Dr. Martinez Rios offers a more unhurried experience.

Pricing & Out-of-Pocket Risk:

Dr. Martinez Rios has a lower billing markup (1.01x vs. 1.06x). Patients with high deductibles or out-of-network coverage will likely incur lower balance bills with Dr. Martinez Rios.

Shared Clinical Procedures & Charges Comparison

Procedure DescriptionDr. Martinez Rios ChargeDr. Lasalle Lopez ChargeStandard Baseline
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$61
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$95