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Dr. Nazir vs Dr. Chandhok

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: 1952340978

Dr. Talha Nazir, MD

Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology ยท Allentown, PA

Consultation Time40 minExtended Visits (40+ mins)
Markup Level3.3xModerate Markup
Annual Visits9,096Total 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.

Doctor Option BNPI: 1720177173

Dr. Sheetal Chandhok, MD

Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology ยท Bryn Mawr, PA

Consultation Time40 minExtended Visits (40+ mins)
Markup Level3.11xModerate Markup
Annual Visits12,694Total 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:

Both physicians average identical appointment consultation pacing (approximately 40 minutes per patient).

Pricing & Out-of-Pocket Risk:

Dr. Chandhok has a lower billing markup (3.11x vs. 3.3x). Patients with high deductibles or out-of-network coverage will likely incur lower balance bills with Dr. Chandhok.

Shared Clinical Procedures & Charges Comparison

Procedure DescriptionDr. Nazir ChargeDr. Chandhok ChargeStandard Baseline
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$8
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$29
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$21
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$25
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$29
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$95
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$36
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$25