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Dr. Siropaides vs Dr. Kebbehundi Marigowda

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: 1912263724

Dr. Caitlin Siropaides, D.O.

Hospice and Palliative Care ยท Flat Rock, NC

Consultation Time49 minExtended Visits (40+ mins)
Markup Level3.42xModerate Markup
Annual Visits215Total volume
The Rushed Visit Index

Thorough Listener

~49 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: 1174730188

Dr. Lokesh Kebbehundi Marigowda, MD

Hospice and Palliative Care ยท Fayetteville, NC

Consultation Time40 minExtended Visits (40+ mins)
Markup Level2.56xModerate Markup
Annual Visits2,480Total volume
The Rushed Visit Index

Thorough Listener

~40 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. Siropaides averages 9 more minutes per appointment than Dr. Kebbehundi Marigowda. If you prioritize extensive discussion and question time, Dr. Siropaides offers a more unhurried experience.

Pricing & Out-of-Pocket Risk:

Dr. Kebbehundi Marigowda has a lower billing markup (2.56x vs. 3.42x). Patients with high deductibles or out-of-network coverage will likely incur lower balance bills with Dr. Kebbehundi Marigowda.

Shared Clinical Procedures & Charges Comparison

Procedure DescriptionDr. Siropaides ChargeDr. Kebbehundi Marigowda ChargeStandard Baseline
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$140
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$92
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$118
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$178
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$171