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Dr. Lewis vs Dr. Gallardo

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: 1912090143

Dr. Alan Lewis, MD

Dermatology · Gulfport, MS

Consultation Time26 minStandard (20-30 mins)
Markup Level3.04xModerate Markup
Annual Visits8,775Total volume
The Rushed Visit Index

Balanced Practice

~26 min face-time

Maintains a steady clinical rhythm balancing focused physical examination with patient discussion.

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: 1336159607

Dr. Mark Gallardo, MD

Dermatology · Hattiesburg, MS

Consultation Time25 minStandard (20-30 mins)
Markup Level3.35xModerate Markup
Annual Visits26,015Total volume
The Rushed Visit Index

Balanced Practice

~25 min face-time

Maintains a steady clinical rhythm balancing focused physical examination with patient discussion.

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.

🎯 Patient Verdict: Key Differences at a Glance

Face-to-Face Patient Listening:

Dr. Lewis averages 1 more minutes per appointment than Dr. Gallardo. If you prioritize extensive discussion and question time, Dr. Lewis offers a more unhurried experience.

Pricing & Out-of-Pocket Risk:

Dr. Lewis has a lower billing markup (3.04x vs. 3.35x). Patients with high deductibles or out-of-network coverage will likely incur lower balance bills with Dr. Lewis.

Shared Clinical Procedures & Charges Comparison

Procedure DescriptionDr. Lewis ChargeDr. Gallardo ChargeStandard Baseline
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$6
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$82
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$60
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$351
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$370
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$89
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$102
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$117