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Dr. Pendyal vs Dr. Binning

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: 1831188119

Dr. Kausalya Pendyal, M.D.

Family Practice ยท Oakes, ND

Consultation Time32 minIn-Depth (30-40 mins)
Markup Level3.36xModerate Markup
Annual Visits2,479Total volume
The Rushed Visit Index

Thorough Listener

~32 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: 1053763409

Dr. Vanna Binning

Family Practice ยท Minot, ND

Consultation Time35 minIn-Depth (30-40 mins)
Markup Level3.05xModerate Markup
Annual Visits8,898Total volume
The Rushed Visit Index

Thorough Listener

~35 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. Binning averages 3 more minutes per appointment than Dr. Pendyal. If you prioritize extensive discussion and question time, Dr. Binning offers a more unhurried experience.

Pricing & Out-of-Pocket Risk:

Dr. Binning has a lower billing markup (3.05x vs. 3.36x). Patients with high deductibles or out-of-network coverage will likely incur lower balance bills with Dr. Binning.

Shared Clinical Procedures & Charges Comparison

Procedure DescriptionDr. Pendyal ChargeDr. Binning ChargeStandard Baseline
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$90
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$35
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$72
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$100
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$2
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$14
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$76
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$30