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Dr. Rami Sulaiman , M.D

Moderate Markup
Practice Location: Tucson,Arizona 85724
National Provider Identifier (NPI): 1417305210
Procedural
Surgical Specialist
2.81x
Markup Level
2,102
Annual Services
The Rushed Visit Index

Balanced Practice

Standard Pacing

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.

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Appointment Length & Visit Style

Clinical appointment coding analysis across standard patient evaluations

Consultation Classification
Specialist (Procedures only)

Dr. Sulaiman primarily performs clinical procedures, imaging, or laboratory services rather than routine timed office consultations.

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
2.81x
National Specialty Average: 2.56x
Total Annual Charges Billed
$318,733
Gross billed amount on claims
Standard Benchmark Value
$113,554
Customary fee baseline
Practical Guide for Patients and Families:

Dr. Sulaiman 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 74018
416$24.00$40.00$8.540.6x
CPT 74183
222$280.00$560.00$99.490.5x
CPT 74177
182$234.00$447.44$84.680.52x
CPT 72197
117$280.00$587.46$101.210.48x
CPT 76770
96$94.00$173.10$33.980.54x
CPT 76705
93$75.00$128.00$27.310.59x
CPT 93971
83$57.00$136.00$20.660.42x
CPT 74177
81$234.00$447.44$84.860.52x
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This section provides clinical practice analytics for healthcare administrators, billing coders, and peer physicians evaluating practice benchmarks:

Evaluation & Management Mix

Estimated appointment time calculation: N/A. 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: 2.81x. 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. Sulaiman 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.