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Dr. Mchutchison vs Dr. Purcell

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: 1417136508

Dr. Lynda Mchutchison, MD

Vascular Surgery ยท Durham, NC

Consultation Time32 minIn-Depth (30-40 mins)
Markup Level2.82xModerate Markup
Annual Visits1,228Total volume
The Rushed Visit Index

Thorough Listener

~32 min face-time

Consistently devotes longer face-to-face evaluations. Ideal for complex medical concerns, multiple symptoms, or patients who value comprehensive discussion without feeling rushed.

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.

Doctor Option BNPI: 1932133170

Dr. Peter Purcell, MD

Vascular Surgery ยท Lenoir, NC

Consultation Time40 minExtended Visits (40+ mins)
Markup Level2.67xModerate Markup
Annual Visits17,920Total volume
The Rushed Visit Index

Thorough Listener

~40 min face-time

Consistently devotes longer face-to-face evaluations. Ideal for complex medical concerns, multiple symptoms, or patients who value comprehensive discussion without feeling rushed.

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.

๐ŸŽฏ Patient Verdict: Key Differences at a Glance

Face-to-Face Patient Listening:

Dr. Purcell averages 8 more minutes per appointment than Dr. Mchutchison. If you prioritize extensive discussion and question time, Dr. Purcell offers a more unhurried experience.

Pricing & Out-of-Pocket Risk:

Dr. Purcell has a lower billing markup (2.67x vs. 2.82x). Patients with high deductibles or out-of-network coverage will likely incur lower balance bills with Dr. Purcell.

Shared Clinical Procedures & Charges Comparison

Procedure DescriptionDr. Mchutchison ChargeDr. Purcell ChargeStandard Baseline
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$1,217
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$118
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$176
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$112
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$1,003
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$1,136
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$106
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$80