Dr. Chandra Prasad , M.D.
Moderate MarkupBalanced Practice
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.
Appointment Length & Visit Style
Clinical appointment coding analysis across standard patient evaluations
Dr. Prasad maintains a focused, rapid visit cadence suited for straightforward checkups and procedural follow-ups.
Pricing Transparency & Fee Comparison
How this provider bills compared to standard insurance benchmarks
Dr. Prasad bills moderately higher than baseline insurance benchmarks. If you are in-network, your co-pay or coinsurance will be determined by your plan's contracted rate. If paying out of pocket, request an upfront written fee estimate.
Verified Clinical Procedures & Surgical Focus
Official annual procedure volumes, customary fee comparisons, and clinical focus areas.
| Clinical Procedure & Code | Annual Services | Doctor Charge | Peer Norm | Standard Baseline | vs. Peer Norm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
CPT 36471 | 1,037 | $345.44 | $546.09 | $179.81 | 0.63x |
CPT 93970 | 235 | $340.00 | $225.00 | $164.98 | 1.51x |
CPT 99212 | 212 | $76.00 | $104.00 | $51.43 | 0.73x |
CPT 99213 | 167 | $125.00 | $168.44 | $83.07 | 0.74x |
CPT 36466 | 159 | $3484.00 | $4000.00 | $1230.91 | 0.87x |
CPT 93971 | 122 | $275.00 | $136.00 | $102.65 | 2.02x |
CPT 36465 | 101 | $2797.78 | $3501.00 | $1135.36 | 0.8x |
CPT 76942 | 72 | $377.00 | $210.00 | $51.31 | 1.8x |
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This section provides clinical practice analytics for healthcare administrators, billing coders, and peer physicians evaluating practice benchmarks:
Estimated appointment time calculation: 21 minutes. Indicates the proportion of high-complexity (99205/99215) vs. moderate-complexity (99204/99214) documentation relative to national specialty peers.
Gross charge multiplier: 2.51x. Useful for fee schedule alignment, out-of-network charge master analysis, and payer contract negotiations.
Patient Guidance: What to Ask Before Your Appointment
- In-Network Confirmation: Confirm directly with your insurance plan that Dr. Prasad participates in your specific network tier.
- Surgical Facility Fees: If having surgery, verify whether it will be in a hospital or an outpatient surgery center. Facility charges are billed separately from physician fees.
- Written Estimates: If you are paying out of pocket or have a high deductible, request a written good-faith estimate before major treatments.