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Dr. Biswas vs Dr. Meneshian

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: 1902992985

Dr. Kunda Biswas, MD

Thoracic Surgery ยท Bethesda, MD

Consultation Time53 minExtended Visits (40+ mins)
Markup Level2.51xModerate Markup
Annual Visits713Total volume
The Rushed Visit Index

Thorough Listener

~53 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: 1669522751

Dr. Avedis Meneshian, M.D.

Thoracic Surgery ยท Annapolis, MD

Consultation Time32 minIn-Depth (30-40 mins)
Markup Level3.03xModerate Markup
Annual Visits870Total 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.

๐ŸŽฏ Patient Verdict: Key Differences at a Glance

Face-to-Face Patient Listening:

Dr. Biswas averages 21 more minutes per appointment than Dr. Meneshian. If you prioritize extensive discussion and question time, Dr. Biswas offers a more unhurried experience.

Pricing & Out-of-Pocket Risk:

Dr. Biswas has a lower billing markup (2.51x vs. 3.03x). Patients with high deductibles or out-of-network coverage will likely incur lower balance bills with Dr. Biswas.

Shared Clinical Procedures & Charges Comparison

Procedure DescriptionDr. Biswas ChargeDr. Meneshian ChargeStandard Baseline
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$190
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$200
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$1,154
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$201
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$102
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$45
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$144
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$130