Dr. Joseph Cochran, MD
1 Independence Plz, Ste 900, Birmingham, AL 35209 • +1-689-555-6341
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 1998)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Birmingham Percentiles
NPI #1386628428 • CBSA Regional • Gastroenterology
Operating out of Birmingham, AL (1 Independence Plz, Ste 900), Gastroenterology clinician Dr. Joseph Cochran, MD (accredited MD/DO training, 1998) maintains a upper-quartile active clinical volume (68th Birmingham percentile) (68.54th AL percentile; Z-score -0.14σ across 3,969 documented services) with sub-specialty concentration in 54 Active CMS HCPCS Codes.
Procedural volume for Dr. Cochran is led by HCPCS 99214 (Established Gastroenterology, GERD & IBD Evaluation — 717 annual services, $70–$96 GPCI cash estimate), followed by CPT 45380 (Diagnostic Colonoscopy w/ Mucosal Tissue Biopsy, 484/yr) and CPT 43239 (Upper GI Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) w/ Biopsy, 407/yr).
Self-pay new patient consultations with Dr. Cochran (CPT 99204 GPCI-adjusted benchmark) estimate around $209.00 (community reported average: $209.00) with in-person clinic visits only, 11-minute average reception wait, and a 4.82/5 modern protocol openness score across 21 patient logs.
Clinical background for Dr. Cochran (MD, NPI #1386628428) includes accredited doctoral training (1998, 28 yrs in practice) and dedicated on-site consultations at 1 Independence Plz, Ste 900.
Compared against Birmingham, AL Gastroenterology peers
3,969 annual services across 403 beneficiaries
Standard deviations from AL Gastroenterology mean utilization
Top Billed HCPCS/CPT Procedures & GPCI Self-Pay Cash Benchmarks
| HCPCS | Clinical Procedure Description | Annual Volume | Local Pct | Est. Cash Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99214 | Established Gastroenterology, GERD & IBD Evaluation | 717 | 68th | $70 – $96 |
| 45380 | Diagnostic Colonoscopy w/ Mucosal Tissue Biopsy | 484 | 73th | $169 – $231 |
| 43239 | Upper GI Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) w/ Biopsy | 407 | 73th | $140 – $192 |
| 45385 | Colonoscopy w/ Snare Polypectomy Lesion Removal | 194 | 65th | $188 – $257 |
| 99204 | New Patient Digestive & Hepatology Consultation | 136 | 65th | $99 – $135 |
| 96372 | Therapeutic Subcutaneous/Intramuscular Injection Administration (54 HCPCS billing breadth) | 2,032 | 68th | $66 – $96 |
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Dr. Joseph Cochran, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Cochran National Provider Identifier | NPI #1386628428 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (35209) |
| Dr. Cochran Birmingham CMS Volume Rank | 68.00th Pct (3,969 CMS svcs; Z -0.141σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (AL Gastroenterology) |
| Fair Cash-Pay New-Patient Benchmark | $209.00 (CPT 99204 GPCI Benchmark) | CMS Geographic Practice Cost Index (Birmingham, AL) |
| Waiting-Room Wait Time & Cash Friendliness | $209.00 avg paid • 11 min lobby wait | 21 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.69/5 Listening • 4.82/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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