Dr. Faud Abuabara , M.D.
Moderate MarkupHigher Out-of-Pocket Billing Risk
This practice submits charges that average 3.8 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.
- 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.
Balanced 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. Abuabara 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. Abuabara 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 17311 | 268 | $3300.95 | $1339.66 | $817.37 | 2.46x |
CPT 17312 | 120 | $2070.00 | $805.00 | $543.91 | 2.57x |
CPT 12032 | 103 | $986.65 | $604.81 | $287.14 | 1.63x |
CPT 12052 | 68 | $686.12 | $615.19 | $214.16 | 1.12x |
CPT 12051 | 61 | $626.56 | $547.28 | $199.26 | 1.14x |
CPT 17313 | 52 | $2580.38 | $1254.98 | $682.34 | 2.06x |
CPT 11602 | 49 | $550.59 | $484.93 | $162.70 | 1.14x |
CPT 12042 | 34 | $775.15 | $597.35 | $256.52 | 1.3x |
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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: 20 minutes. Indicates the proportion of high-complexity (99205/99215) vs. moderate-complexity (99204/99214) documentation relative to national specialty peers.
Gross charge multiplier: 3.8x. 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. Abuabara 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.