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Dr. Coghill vs Dr. Tuchman

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: 1801000880

Dr. James Coghill, M.D.

Hematopoietic Cell Transplantation and Cellular Therapy ยท Chapel Hill, NC

Consultation Time50 minExtended Visits (40+ mins)
Markup Level2.94xModerate Markup
Annual Visits204Total volume
The Rushed Visit Index

Thorough Listener

~50 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: 1326267170

Dr. Sascha Tuchman, MD

Hematopoietic Cell Transplantation and Cellular Therapy ยท Durham, NC

Consultation Time46 minExtended Visits (40+ mins)
Markup Level2.92xModerate Markup
Annual Visits394Total volume
The Rushed Visit Index

Thorough Listener

~46 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. Coghill averages 4 more minutes per appointment than Dr. Tuchman. If you prioritize extensive discussion and question time, Dr. Coghill offers a more unhurried experience.

Pricing & Out-of-Pocket Risk:

Dr. Tuchman has a lower billing markup (2.92x vs. 2.94x). Patients with high deductibles or out-of-network coverage will likely incur lower balance bills with Dr. Tuchman.

Shared Clinical Procedures & Charges Comparison

Procedure DescriptionDr. Coghill ChargeDr. Tuchman ChargeStandard Baseline
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$136
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$114
Medical Procedure HCPCS $NaN$NaN$30