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Dr. Feintisch vs Dr. Pecoraro

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: 1962729863

Dr. Adam Feintisch, MD

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery · Maywood, NJ

Consultation Time27 minStandard (20-30 mins)
Markup Level19.07xExtreme Outlier
Annual Visits211Total volume
The Rushed Visit Index

Balanced Practice

~27 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.

Financial Protection Alert

Higher Out-of-Pocket Billing Risk

This practice submits charges that average 19.1 times customary allowable rates. If you have not met your annual health insurance deductible, or if this doctor is out-of-network with your health plan, you may face significant balance billing.

3 Steps to Protect Your Wallet:
  • Confirm network status: Call your insurer to confirm this specific physician and office address are in-network.
  • Request in-network labs: Before blood draws or biopsies, ask the nurse to send samples exclusively to an in-network commercial laboratory.
  • Ask for a written estimate: Under the No Surprises Act, you are legally entitled to a Good Faith Estimate if you are self-pay or out-of-network.
Doctor Option BNPI: 1700861044

Dr. Michael Pecoraro, M.D.

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery · Brick, NJ

Consultation Time26 minStandard (20-30 mins)
Markup Level7.46xHigh Markup
Annual Visits1,677Total 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.

Financial Protection Alert

Higher Out-of-Pocket Billing Risk

This practice submits charges that average 7.5 times customary allowable rates. If you have not met your annual health insurance deductible, or if this doctor is out-of-network with your health plan, you may face significant balance billing.

3 Steps to Protect Your Wallet:
  • Confirm network status: Call your insurer to confirm this specific physician and office address are in-network.
  • Request in-network labs: Before blood draws or biopsies, ask the nurse to send samples exclusively to an in-network commercial laboratory.
  • Ask for a written estimate: Under the No Surprises Act, you are legally entitled to a Good Faith Estimate if you are self-pay or out-of-network.

🎯 Patient Verdict: Key Differences at a Glance

Face-to-Face Patient Listening:

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

Pricing & Out-of-Pocket Risk:

Dr. Pecoraro has a lower billing markup (7.46x vs. 19.07x). Patients with high deductibles or out-of-network coverage will likely incur lower balance bills with Dr. Pecoraro.

Shared Clinical Procedures & Charges Comparison

Procedure DescriptionDr. Feintisch ChargeDr. Pecoraro ChargeStandard Baseline
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$99
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$124
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$281
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$756