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Dr. Marks vs Dr. Pamer

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: 1821016023

Dr. David Marks, M.D.

Pulmonary Disease ยท San Antonio, TX

Consultation Time37 minIn-Depth (30-40 mins)
Markup Level3.35xModerate Markup
Annual Visits5,088Total volume
The Rushed Visit Index

Thorough Listener

~37 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: 1184824542

Dr. Mark Pamer, D.O.

Pulmonary Disease ยท Edinburg, TX

Consultation Time37 minIn-Depth (30-40 mins)
Markup Level2.93xModerate Markup
Annual Visits28,409Total volume
The Rushed Visit Index

Thorough Listener

~37 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 37 minutes per patient).

Pricing & Out-of-Pocket Risk:

Dr. Pamer has a lower billing markup (2.93x vs. 3.35x). Patients with high deductibles or out-of-network coverage will likely incur lower balance bills with Dr. Pamer.

Shared Clinical Procedures & Charges Comparison

Procedure DescriptionDr. Marks ChargeDr. Pamer ChargeStandard Baseline
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$123
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$115
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$179
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$3
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$73
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$51
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$54
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$25