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Dr. Chinn vs Dr. Notaro

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: 1811968944

Dr. Bertram Chinn, M.D.

Colorectal Surgery (Proctology) ยท Edison, NJ

Consultation Time33 minIn-Depth (30-40 mins)
Markup Level3.42xModerate Markup
Annual Visits495Total volume
The Rushed Visit Index

Thorough Listener

~33 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: 1265403307

Dr. Joseph Notaro, M.D.

Colorectal Surgery (Proctology) ยท Edison, NJ

Consultation Time33 minIn-Depth (30-40 mins)
Markup Level3.18xModerate Markup
Annual Visits1,115Total volume
The Rushed Visit Index

Thorough Listener

~33 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:

Both physicians average identical appointment consultation pacing (approximately 33 minutes per patient).

Pricing & Out-of-Pocket Risk:

Dr. Notaro has a lower billing markup (3.18x vs. 3.42x). Patients with high deductibles or out-of-network coverage will likely incur lower balance bills with Dr. Notaro.

Shared Clinical Procedures & Charges Comparison

Procedure DescriptionDr. Chinn ChargeDr. Notaro ChargeStandard Baseline
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$100
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$141
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$124
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$85
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$116
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$149
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$217
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$161