Gerald Cox, MD, MPH
NPI 1477041333 · Obesity Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician · Lakewood, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Gerald Cox, MD, MPH is a Obesity Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician provider in Lakewood, CA (NPI 1477041333).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1477041333
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Obesity Medicine (Internal Medicine) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD, MPH
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MTL-2023-007 (GU)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Student, Health Care
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure38% of score
8 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness38% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint23% of score
1 documented practice location
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 methodology.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 7 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Semaglutidebrand: Ozempic | 274 | 52 |
| Metformin Hclbrand: Metformin Hcl Er | 142 | 58 |
| Semaglutidebrand: Wegovy | 95 | 28 |
| Naltrexone Hcl | 87 | 32 |
| Bupropion Hclbrand: Bupropion Hcl Sr | 65 | 21 |
| Topiramate | 61 | 20 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2018-04-26
- Last updated
- 2025-02-20
- Certified
- 2025-02-20
Frequently asked questions
- What is Gerald Cox's NPI number?
- Gerald Cox's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1477041333, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Gerald Cox's specialty?
- Gerald Cox is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Obesity Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Gerald Cox located?
- Gerald Cox's practice location on file with NPPES is 5750 Downey Ave Ste 303, Lakewood, CA 90712-1477.
- What is Gerald Cox's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Gerald Cox is (657) 708-0074.
- Does Gerald Cox accept Medicare?
- Gerald Cox is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Gerald Cox's NPI active?
- Yes — Gerald Cox's NPI (1477041333) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-02-20.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.