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Dr. Rahbar vs Dr. Akbari

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: 1912087453

Dr. Rodeen Rahbar, M.D.

Vascular Surgery ยท Washington, DC

Consultation Time29 minStandard (20-30 mins)
Markup Level2.93xModerate Markup
Annual Visits2,960Total volume
The Rushed Visit Index

Thorough Listener

~29 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: 1609854645

Dr. Cameron Akbari, MD

Vascular Surgery ยท Washington, DC

Consultation Time39 minIn-Depth (30-40 mins)
Markup Level2.63xModerate Markup
Annual Visits1,792Total volume
The Rushed Visit Index

Thorough Listener

~39 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. Akbari averages 10 more minutes per appointment than Dr. Rahbar. If you prioritize extensive discussion and question time, Dr. Akbari offers a more unhurried experience.

Pricing & Out-of-Pocket Risk:

Dr. Akbari has a lower billing markup (2.63x vs. 2.93x). Patients with high deductibles or out-of-network coverage will likely incur lower balance bills with Dr. Akbari.

Shared Clinical Procedures & Charges Comparison

Procedure DescriptionDr. Rahbar ChargeDr. Akbari ChargeStandard Baseline
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$244
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$186
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$13
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$25
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$126
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$101
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$185
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$59