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Dr. Catharine Kauffman , M.D.

Moderate Markup
Practice Location: Washington,District of Columbia 20016
National Provider Identifier (NPI): 1033118328
23 mins
Average Visit Time
2.91x
Markup Level
5,258
Annual Services
The Rushed Visit Index

Balanced Practice

~23 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.

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Appointment Length & Visit Style

Clinical appointment coding analysis across standard patient evaluations

Consultation Classification
Standard (20-30 mins)

Dr. Kauffman maintains a focused, rapid visit cadence suited for straightforward checkups and procedural follow-ups.

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
2.91x
National Specialty Average: 2.56x
Total Annual Charges Billed
$669,246
Gross billed amount on claims
Standard Benchmark Value
$229,979
Customary fee baseline
Practical Guide for Patients and Families:

Dr. Kauffman 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 88305
2,716$128.01$174.29$37.460.73x
CPT 17003
965$20.00$18.40$8.031.09x
CPT 88342
489$153.38$160.00$50.840.96x
CPT 99213
332$229.31$168.44$103.241.36x
CPT 17000
284$200.00$143.26$77.671.4x
CPT 88304
106$71.50$103.18$22.210.69x
CPT 88312
90$145.50$113.00$58.381.29x
CPT 99212
87$160.00$104.00$65.181.54x
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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: 23 minutes. 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: 2.91x. 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. Kauffman 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.