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Dr. Margolis vs Dr. Cohen

Make an informed decision based on verified clinical facts. See which doctor spends more time listening in the exam room and charges fair prices aligned with standard insurance baselines.

Doctor Option ANPI: 1295771525

Dr. Marc Margolis, M.D.

Thoracic Surgery · Washington, DC

Consultation Time27 minStandard (20-30 mins)
Markup Level2.34xFair / Standard
Annual Visits566Total volume
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.

Fair Pricing Standard

Aligned with Customary Rates

2.3x Markup

This physician's billed charges remain close to standard insurance allowable rates (within 2.5 times baseline). Patients visiting this practice rarely encounter extreme out-of-pocket price inflation.

Doctor Option BNPI: 1467687962

Dr. Jeffrey Cohen, MD

Thoracic Surgery · Washington, DC

Consultation TimeStandardSpecialist (Procedures only)
Markup Level3.01xModerate Markup
Annual Visits514Total volume
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.

🎯 Patient Verdict: Key Differences at a Glance

Face-to-Face Patient Listening:

Both physicians maintain standard clinical appointment durations consistent with national specialty benchmarks.

Pricing & Out-of-Pocket Risk:

Dr. Margolis has a lower billing markup (2.34x vs. 3.01x). Patients with high deductibles or out-of-network coverage will likely incur lower balance bills with Dr. Margolis.

Shared Clinical Procedures & Charges Comparison

Procedure DescriptionDr. Margolis ChargeDr. Cohen ChargeStandard Baseline
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$100
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$123
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$997
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$233
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$216
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$86
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$1,503
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$62