Active NPI 1437218112 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. James Sydney Cochran , MD

Internal Medicine • Bainbridge, GA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. James Cochran, MD is a certified Internal Medicine practicing in Bainbridge, GA. With approximately 50 years of clinical experience since graduating from Medical College Of Georgia School Of Medicine in 1976, Dr. Cochran delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1504 E EVANS ST.

Dr. Cochran maintains professional affiliations with Hospital Authority Of The City Of Bainbridge And Decatur County, Sciometrix Inc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only, established patient outpatient office visit, subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

1504 E Evans St

Bainbridge, GA 398194364

Telephone 2292466600

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 J. Sydney Cochran,mdpc Facility NPI 1225274558

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Medical College Of Georgia School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

1976

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Internal Medicine in Bainbridge, GA

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

50 Yrs +11.0 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 39.0 Yrs

State Avg: 25.9 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

2 Specialists

Practicing in Bainbridge, GA (4065 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

57.4% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Cochran (50 Years) 50 Yrs

Bainbridge Specialty Average (39.0 Years) 39.0 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)

Reporting Year:

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
93010 Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only	501	338	$68.00	$7.59
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	463	243	$85.02	$61.91
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	348	212	$177.67	$91.30
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	182	43	$199.00	$73.71
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	74	25	$118.00	$46.45
99238 Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less	58	50	$198.00	$73.68
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	43	39	$177.67	$118.98
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	39	33	$340.00	$122.25
99308 Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 15 minutes	39	16	$186.00	$69.02
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	27	26	$19.85	$15.94
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	20	17	$123.25	$75.82
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	19	19	$267.11	$77.80

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
93010 Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only	744	452	$71.44	$7.79
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	691	344	$184.70	$92.54
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	445	259	$93.64	$62.73
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	255	56	$284.00	$113.74
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	187	59	$199.00	$75.62
99238 Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less	98	76	$198.00	$76.07
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	85	60	$501.00	$160.63
99309 Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes	65	28	$247.00	$100.87
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes	54	37	$290.00	$108.88
99308 Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 15 minutes	54	27	$186.00	$70.29
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	53	43	$340.00	$120.47
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit	37	37	$309.00	$120.47
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	21	19	$33.19	$23.81
G0444 Annual depression screening, 5 to 15 minutes	15	15	$52.00	$8.13

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	862	369	$185.03	$93.90
93010 Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only	711	463	$79.11	$7.95
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	479	267	$92.97	$64.02
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	214	51	$284.00	$96.94
G0447 Face-to-face behavioral counseling for obesity, 15 minutes	182	118	$77.00	$22.54
99309 Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes	90	24	$247.00	$85.30
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit	86	86	$309.00	$123.78
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	57	48	$501.00	$178.32
99238 Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less	51	45	$198.00	$68.03
99225 Subsequent observation care, typically 25 minutes per day	51	22	$200.00	$67.32
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	42	40	$23.43	$23.16
99219 Hospital observation care, typically 50 minutes	40	33	$337.00	$126.05
99217 Hospital observation care on day of discharge	35	32	$198.00	$67.63
G0444 Annual depression screening, 5 to 15 minutes	34	34	$52.00	$8.86
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	30	20	$199.00	$67.82
99211 Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of established patient that may not require presence of healthcare professional	28	21	$23.43	$8.59
99308 Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 15 minutes	23	13	$186.00	$64.94
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	15	15	$189.93	$80.61
99224 Subsequent observation care, typically 15 minutes per day	14	11	$119.00	$37.18
99285 Emergency department visit for life threatening or functioning severity	13	12	$478.00	$171.88
99284 Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making	11	11	$325.00	$118.68

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
93010 Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only	802	526	$79.10	$8.09
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	801	411	$188.18	$96.26
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	629	329	$97.65	$64.49
G0447 Face-to-face behavioral counseling for obesity, 15 minutes	431	180	$77.00	$23.09
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	403	73	$284.00	$99.32
99309 Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes	106	30	$247.00	$86.65
99238 Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less	90	71	$198.00	$68.95
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit	79	79	$299.81	$125.63
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	76	64	$501.00	$184.67
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	59	59	$190.86	$81.09
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	52	31	$199.00	$69.12
99225 Subsequent observation care, typically 25 minutes per day	51	17	$200.00	$69.12
99219 Hospital observation care, typically 50 minutes	38	32	$337.00	$129.20
99308 Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 15 minutes	37	19	$186.00	$65.68
99217 Hospital observation care on day of discharge	30	28	$198.00	$68.95
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	25	25	$340.16	$131.98
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes	21	20	$290.00	$101.65
99284 Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making	20	20	$325.00	$114.64
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	19	18	$340.00	$118.80
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	17	16	$32.24	$26.64
99211 Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of established patient that may not require presence of healthcare professional	14	13	$26.00	$8.74
93227 Electrocardiogram (ecg) 2-day continuous with review by health care professional	13	11	$164.00	$18.21

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
93010 Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only	591	419	$79.00	$8.38
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	316	192	$188.97	$77.29
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	266	266	$189.68	$73.96
G0447 Face-to-face behavioral counseling for obesity, 15 minutes	195	113	$77.00	$23.44
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	104	30	$199.00	$71.41
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	95	24	$284.00	$102.17
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	46	43	$96.00	$50.75
99309 Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes	44	25	$247.00	$89.08
99224 Subsequent observation care, typically 15 minutes per day	40	15	$119.00	$39.23
99238 Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less	39	32	$198.00	$67.95
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	26	23	$501.00	$187.29
99219 Hospital observation care, typically 50 minutes	23	22	$337.00	$134.09
99217 Hospital observation care on day of discharge	22	22	$198.00	$71.29
93227 Electrocardiogram (ecg) 2-day continuous with review by health care professional	15	15	$169.27	$25.51

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
93010 Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only	1,087	688	$79.00	$8.32
93227 Electrocardiogram (ecg) 2-day continuous with review by health care professional	12	12	$122.75	$25.97

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
93010 Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only	1,125	736	$79.00	$7.91
93227 Electrocardiogram (ecg) 2-day continuous with review by health care professional	31	30	$109.00	$24.93

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
93010 Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only	1,160	760	$79.00	$7.64

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Internal Medicine Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207R00000X

State License GA 018631

A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID

000179341B (GA)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Medical License

018631 (GA)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Hospital Authority Of The City Of Bainbridge And Decatur County

1500 E Shotwell St, Bainbridge, GA 398194256

Phone: 2292463500

Sciometrix Inc

3900 Crown Rd Sw, Atlanta, GA 303040001

Phone: 8603355064

Secondary Practice Locations

1500 E Shotwell St

Bainbridge, GA 398194256

Phone: 2292431700

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

11 Historical Events

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NPI Profile Active September 13, 2017

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location September 13, 2017

Registered at 1504 E EVANS ST, BAINBRIDGE, GA 398194364 (Tel: 2292466600)

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Updated Business Mailing Address September 13, 2017

Registered at P.O.BOX 385, 1504 E EVANS ST, BAINBRIDGE, GA 398180385 (Tel: (229) 246-6600)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated September 13, 2017

Recorded as JAMES COCHRAN, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) September 13, 2017

Internal Medicine (License #018631 in GA)

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NPI Profile Active April 01, 2010

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location April 01, 2010

Registered at 1504 E EVANS ST, BAINBRIDGE, GA 398194364 (Tel: 2292466600)

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Updated Business Mailing Address April 01, 2010

Registered at P.O.BOX 385, 1504 E EVANS ST, BAINBRIDGE, GA 398180385 (Tel: 2292466600)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated April 01, 2010

Recorded as JAMES COCHRAN, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) April 01, 2010

Internal Medicine (License #018631 in GA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration December 08, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1437218112

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: December 08, 2006

Last Update: July 21, 2022

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

P.o.box 385, 1504 E Evans St

Bainbridge, GA 398180385

Phone: 2292466600

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).

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