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Urology

Paul W. Coughlin, MD

Works at hospitals in High Point, NC · Winston-Salem, NC · North Carolina

Summary

Dr. Paul W. Coughlin, MD is a urologist at 1907 S Hawthorne Rd, Winston Salem, NC 27103. Phone: (336) 765-6373. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Paul W. Coughlin had 283 Original Medicare patients and 7,061 services. NPI 1285650051. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Paul W. Coughlin, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Paul W. Coughlin accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Paul W. Coughlin accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
How many Medicare patients does Paul W. Coughlin see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 283 Original Medicare patients and 7,061 services for Paul W. Coughlin. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Paul W. Coughlin's NPI number?
1285650051. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Medicare activity in 2024

Official CMS public-use data for Paul W. Coughlin, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.

Original Medicare patients283
Services billed to Medicare7,061
Different services or procedures76
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients76

Most frequent services

  1. Low osmolar contrast material, 300-399 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml (Q9967)1,850 services
  2. Automated urinalysis test (81003)293 services
  3. Manual urinalysis test with examination using microscope, automated (81001)266 services
  4. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)250 services
  5. Ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding (51798)141 services

Chronic conditions among these patients

Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).

  • High cholesterol75%
  • High blood pressure71%
  • Arthritis47%
  • Chronic kidney disease34%
  • Diabetes31%
  • Cancer (breast, colorectal, lung, prostate, endometrial or leukemia/lymphoma)27%

Hospitals where Paul W. Coughlin works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Paul W. Coughlin at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.

Practice locations

Addresses where Paul W. Coughlin is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Paul W. Coughlin as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Wake Forest University Health Sciences2,645 clinicians in the group
  • Piedmont Stone Center PLLC70 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other urologists in Winston Salem

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Winston Salem, NC — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Wake Forest University Health Sciences

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill School Of Medicine
Graduation year1978 (48 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1285650051
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians