Joseph Cochran, MD
NPI 1205030129 · Neurological Surgery Physician · Houston, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Neurosurgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Joseph Cochran, MD is a Neurological Surgery Physician provider in Houston, TX (NPI 1205030129).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1205030129
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Neurological Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Student, Health Care
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
83% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
154 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More99212 | 90 | $57 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 15 Minutes Or More99202 | 33 | $71 |
| Insertion of Tube Into Internal Neck Artery for Diagnosis Or Treatment With Review By Radiologist36224 | 16 | $452 |
| Insertion of Tube Into Brain Artery for Diagnosis Or Treatment With Review By Radiologist36226 | 15 | $248 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $57–$452 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 8 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Methocarbamol | 107 | 50 |
| Gabapentin | 85 | 28 |
| Methylprednisolone | 76 | 59 |
| Tizanidine Hcl | 31 | 14 |
| Celecoxib | 27 | 11 |
| Clopidogrel Bisulfatebrand: Clopidogrel | 23 | — |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 22 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$6,314 across 43 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (1)
- 7777 Southwest Fwy840Houston, TX 77074-1802Phone: (713) 456-8080Fax: (713) 456-8089
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-06-13
- Last updated
- 2025-01-03
- Certified
- 2025-01-03
Frequently asked questions
- What is Joseph Cochran's NPI number?
- Joseph Cochran's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1205030129, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Joseph Cochran's specialty?
- Joseph Cochran is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Neurological Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Joseph Cochran located?
- Joseph Cochran's practice location on file with NPPES is 920 Frostwood Dr Ste 2.300, Houston, TX 77024-2314.
- What is Joseph Cochran's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Joseph Cochran is (713) 338-5519.
- Does Joseph Cochran accept Medicare?
- Joseph Cochran is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Joseph Cochran's NPI active?
- Yes — Joseph Cochran's NPI (1205030129) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-01-03.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.