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Dr. Koren vs Dr. Dalton

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: 1952360430

Dr. James Koren, MD

General Surgery · Plymouth, NH

Consultation Time22 minStandard (20-30 mins)
Markup Level2.72xModerate Markup
Annual Visits111Total volume
The Rushed Visit Index

Balanced Practice

~22 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: 1225004005

Dr. Edward Dalton, MD

General Surgery · Manchester, NH

Consultation Time25 minStandard (20-30 mins)
Markup Level2.72xModerate Markup
Annual Visits574Total 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. Dalton averages 3 more minutes per appointment than Dr. Koren. If you prioritize extensive discussion and question time, Dr. Dalton offers a more unhurried experience.

Pricing & Out-of-Pocket Risk:

Both physicians maintain comparable pricing markup tiers relative to standard insurance allowable schedules.

Shared Clinical Procedures & Charges Comparison

Procedure DescriptionDr. Koren ChargeDr. Dalton ChargeStandard Baseline
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$57
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$91
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$78
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$105
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$69