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Dr. Lerner vs Dr. Wong

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: 1992965354

Dr. Dimitry Lerner, M.D.

Gynecological Oncology ยท Walnut Creek, CA

Consultation Time40 minExtended Visits (40+ mins)
Markup Level3.13xModerate Markup
Annual Visits295Total 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: 1386654200

Dr. David Wong, M.D.

Gynecological Oncology ยท San Ramon, CA

Consultation Time42 minExtended Visits (40+ mins)
Markup Level3.21xModerate Markup
Annual Visits1,604Total volume
The Rushed Visit Index

Thorough Listener

~42 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. Wong averages 2 more minutes per appointment than Dr. Lerner. If you prioritize extensive discussion and question time, Dr. Wong offers a more unhurried experience.

Pricing & Out-of-Pocket Risk:

Dr. Lerner has a lower billing markup (3.13x vs. 3.21x). Patients with high deductibles or out-of-network coverage will likely incur lower balance bills with Dr. Lerner.

Shared Clinical Procedures & Charges Comparison

Procedure DescriptionDr. Lerner ChargeDr. Wong ChargeStandard Baseline
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$152
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$255
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$1,043
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$109
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$198
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$201
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$293