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Dr. Ehab Saad Aldin , M.D.

Extreme Outlier
Practice Location: Scottsdale,Arizona 85251
National Provider Identifier (NPI): 1720332489
15 mins
Average Visit Time
10.48x
Markup Level
837
Annual Services
Financial Protection Alert

Higher Out-of-Pocket Billing Risk

This practice submits charges that average 10.5 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.
The Rushed Visit Index

High-Turnover Clinic

~15 min face-time

Operates a high-volume, rapid schedule. Appointments tend to be brief and tightly targeted. We recommend writing down your top two questions before stepping into the exam room.

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.

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Appointment Length & Visit Style

Clinical appointment coding analysis across standard patient evaluations

Consultation Classification
Quick Visits (< 20 mins)

Dr. Saad Aldin maintains a focused, rapid visit cadence suited for straightforward checkups and procedural follow-ups.

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.
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Pricing Transparency & Fee Comparison

How this provider bills compared to standard insurance benchmarks

Pricing Markup Ratio
10.48x
National Specialty Average: 2.56x
Total Annual Charges Billed
$683,522
Gross billed amount on claims
Standard Benchmark Value
$65,211
Customary fee baseline
Practical Guide for Patients and Families:

⚠️ Price Outlier Warning: Dr. Saad Aldin's submitted charges are significantly higher than peer medians (over 10.48x the baseline standard). If you receive treatment out-of-network or without insurance, you could face substantial bills. Confirm in-network participation with your health plan prior to booking.

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 76937
94$47.30$72.72$12.800.65x
CPT 75774
86$97.21$151.50$42.920.64x
CPT 77001
68$57.80$75.19$16.380.77x
CPT 49083
62$606.00$480.00$89.721.26x
CPT 36248
49$469.47$350.00$43.281.34x
CPT 36561
40$3200.40$2179.00$295.361.47x
CPT 77012
38$176.40$250.00$65.520.71x
CPT 76942
37$95.60$210.00$28.490.46x
👨‍⚕️ 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: 15 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: 10.48x. 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. Saad Aldin 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.