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Dr. Biener vs Dr. Mainero

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: 1760671416

Dr. Alexander Biener, MD

Gastroenterology ยท Woodcliff Lake, NJ

Consultation Time42 minExtended Visits (40+ mins)
Markup Level3.2xModerate Markup
Annual Visits2,185Total volume
The Rushed Visit Index

Thorough Listener

~42 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: 1720090079

Dr. Michael Mainero, M.D.

Gastroenterology ยท West Paterson, NJ

Consultation Time29 minStandard (20-30 mins)
Markup Level3.11xModerate Markup
Annual Visits17,731Total volume
The Rushed Visit Index

Thorough Listener

~29 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. Biener averages 13 more minutes per appointment than Dr. Mainero. If you prioritize extensive discussion and question time, Dr. Biener offers a more unhurried experience.

Pricing & Out-of-Pocket Risk:

Dr. Mainero has a lower billing markup (3.11x vs. 3.2x). Patients with high deductibles or out-of-network coverage will likely incur lower balance bills with Dr. Mainero.

Shared Clinical Procedures & Charges Comparison

Procedure DescriptionDr. Biener ChargeDr. Mainero ChargeStandard Baseline
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$86
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$143
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$130
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$8
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$142
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$188
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$64
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$102