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Dr. Mehmi vs Dr. Jawien

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: 1801092705

Dr. Inderjit Mehmi, M.D.

Medical Oncology ยท Los Angeles, CA

Consultation Time36 minIn-Depth (30-40 mins)
Markup Level2.85xModerate Markup
Annual Visits55,492Total volume
The Rushed Visit Index

Thorough Listener

~36 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: 1417904020

Dr. William Jawien, MD

Medical Oncology ยท Fresno, CA

Consultation Time41 minExtended Visits (40+ mins)
Markup Level2.83xModerate Markup
Annual Visits298,823Total volume
The Rushed Visit Index

Thorough Listener

~41 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. Jawien averages 5 more minutes per appointment than Dr. Mehmi. If you prioritize extensive discussion and question time, Dr. Jawien offers a more unhurried experience.

Pricing & Out-of-Pocket Risk:

Dr. Jawien has a lower billing markup (2.83x vs. 2.85x). Patients with high deductibles or out-of-network coverage will likely incur lower balance bills with Dr. Jawien.

Shared Clinical Procedures & Charges Comparison

Procedure DescriptionDr. Mehmi ChargeDr. Jawien ChargeStandard Baseline
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$54
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$30
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$164
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$23
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$8
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$10
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$8
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$141