FDFairDoctor.org
Home/Anesthesiology/Kansas/Dr. Chandra Tokala

Dr. Chandra Tokala , M.D.

Moderate Markup
Practice Location: Wichita,Kansas 67226
National Provider Identifier (NPI): 1346220837
27 mins
Average Visit Time
3.26x
Markup Level
735
Annual Services
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.

⏱️

Appointment Length & Visit Style

Clinical appointment coding analysis across standard patient evaluations

Consultation Classification
Standard (20-30 mins)

Dr. Tokala provides standard-duration consultations averaging approximately 27 minutes per visit, aligned with typical medical practice guidelines.

What visit duration tells you:
•Thorough evaluations: Longer appointments mean more opportunity to ask questions, review medical histories, and explain treatment options.
•Complex medical care: Patients managing multiple chronic conditions or seeking second opinions often benefit from physicians with extended visit styles.
🏷️

Pricing Transparency & Fee Comparison

How this provider bills compared to standard insurance benchmarks

Pricing Markup Ratio
3.26x
National Specialty Average: 2.56x
Total Annual Charges Billed
$224,617
Gross billed amount on claims
Standard Benchmark Value
$68,854
Customary fee baseline
Practical Guide for Patients and Families:

Dr. Tokala 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 & CodeAnnual ServicesDoctor ChargePeer NormStandard Baselinevs. Peer Norm
CPT 62323
207$288.38$788.00$91.590.37x
CPT 62370
100$117.25$350.00$42.640.34x
CPT 62321
83$336.15$875.00$97.980.38x
CPT 64483
48$356.81$1064.79$111.030.34x
CPT 64493
37$309.60$985.00$121.540.31x
CPT 64494
34$196.71$452.00$69.130.44x
CPT 63650
33$1095.64$6513.85$296.040.17x
CPT 27096
31$246.93$730.29$96.770.34x
👨‍⚕️ Physician & Medical Billing Intelligence (Click to view professional coding data)Expand ↓

This section provides clinical practice analytics for healthcare administrators, billing coders, and peer physicians evaluating practice benchmarks:

Evaluation & Management Mix

Estimated appointment time calculation: 27 minutes. Indicates the proportion of high-complexity (99205/99215) vs. moderate-complexity (99204/99214) documentation relative to national specialty peers.

Charge-to-Payment Ratio

Gross charge multiplier: 3.26x. 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. Tokala 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.