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Dr. Berg vs Dr. Bielska

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: 1851504518

Dr. Joshua Berg, M.D.

Infectious Disease ยท Carmel, IN

Consultation Time45 minExtended Visits (40+ mins)
Markup Level2.52xModerate Markup
Annual Visits1,406Total volume
The Rushed Visit Index

Thorough Listener

~45 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: 1801864251

Dr. Barbara Bielska, MD

Infectious Disease ยท Lafayette, IN

Consultation Time45 minExtended Visits (40+ mins)
Markup Level3.05xModerate Markup
Annual Visits38,057Total volume
The Rushed Visit Index

Thorough Listener

~45 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 45 minutes per patient).

Pricing & Out-of-Pocket Risk:

Dr. Berg has a lower billing markup (2.52x vs. 3.05x). Patients with high deductibles or out-of-network coverage will likely incur lower balance bills with Dr. Berg.

Shared Clinical Procedures & Charges Comparison

Procedure DescriptionDr. Berg ChargeDr. Bielska ChargeStandard Baseline
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$77
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$115
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$126
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$63
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$169
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$125