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Dr. Arredondo vs Dr. Wahlig

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: 1952520694

Dr. Nicolas Arredondo, M.D.

Neurosurgery ยท Portland, ME

Consultation Time53 minExtended Visits (40+ mins)
Markup Level2.69xModerate Markup
Annual Visits265Total volume
The Rushed Visit Index

Thorough Listener

~53 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: 1790729051

Dr. John Wahlig, MD

Neurosurgery ยท Portland, ME

Consultation Time52 minExtended Visits (40+ mins)
Markup Level2.7xModerate Markup
Annual Visits222Total volume
The Rushed Visit Index

Thorough Listener

~52 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. Arredondo averages 1 more minutes per appointment than Dr. Wahlig. If you prioritize extensive discussion and question time, Dr. Arredondo offers a more unhurried experience.

Pricing & Out-of-Pocket Risk:

Dr. Arredondo has a lower billing markup (2.69x vs. 2.7x). Patients with high deductibles or out-of-network coverage will likely incur lower balance bills with Dr. Arredondo.

Shared Clinical Procedures & Charges Comparison

Procedure DescriptionDr. Arredondo ChargeDr. Wahlig ChargeStandard Baseline
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$139
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$175
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$197
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$241
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$129
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$987
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$95