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Dr. Ammann vs Dr. Stahl

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: 1821179540

Dr. Cathleen Ammann, MD

Hospitalist ยท Dover, NH

Consultation Time46 minExtended Visits (40+ mins)
Markup Level3.13xModerate Markup
Annual Visits834Total volume
The Rushed Visit Index

Thorough Listener

~46 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: 1417020660

Dr. Simonne Stahl, MD

Hospitalist ยท Nashua, NH

Consultation Time62 minExtended Visits (40+ mins)
Markup Level3.22xModerate Markup
Annual Visits1,204Total volume
The Rushed Visit Index

Thorough Listener

~62 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. Stahl averages 16 more minutes per appointment than Dr. Ammann. If you prioritize extensive discussion and question time, Dr. Stahl offers a more unhurried experience.

Pricing & Out-of-Pocket Risk:

Dr. Ammann has a lower billing markup (3.13x vs. 3.22x). Patients with high deductibles or out-of-network coverage will likely incur lower balance bills with Dr. Ammann.

Shared Clinical Procedures & Charges Comparison

Procedure DescriptionDr. Ammann ChargeDr. Stahl ChargeStandard Baseline
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$78
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$118
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$113
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$170
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$80
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$49
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$129