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Dr. Rivellese vs Dr. Lee

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: 1891798039

Dr. Mark Rivellese, M.D.

Ophthalmology ยท Atlanta, GA

Consultation Time42 minExtended Visits (40+ mins)
Markup Level3.48xModerate Markup
Annual Visits28,711Total volume
The Rushed Visit Index

Thorough Listener

~42 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: 1609162155

Dr. Gregory Lee, M.D.

Ophthalmology ยท Cumming, GA

Consultation Time45 minExtended Visits (40+ mins)
Markup Level3.37xModerate Markup
Annual Visits48,606Total 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:

Dr. Lee averages 3 more minutes per appointment than Dr. Rivellese. If you prioritize extensive discussion and question time, Dr. Lee offers a more unhurried experience.

Pricing & Out-of-Pocket Risk:

Dr. Lee has a lower billing markup (3.37x vs. 3.48x). Patients with high deductibles or out-of-network coverage will likely incur lower balance bills with Dr. Lee.

Shared Clinical Procedures & Charges Comparison

Procedure DescriptionDr. Rivellese ChargeDr. Lee ChargeStandard Baseline
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$36
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$41
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$229
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$124
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$871
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$127
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$199
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$91