Sammy Cox, M.D.
NPI 1659312775 · Cardiovascular Disease Physician · Amarillo, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology) · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Sammy Cox, M.D. is a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider in Amarillo, TX (NPI 1659312775).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1659312775
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Cardiovascular Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- L2199 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
16,995 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Chronic Care Management Services, First 20 Minutes of Clinical Staff Time Directed By Health Care Professional, Per Calendar Month99490 | 3,300 | $62 |
| Evaluation of Implantable Heart and Blood Vessel Monitoring System, Remote Up to 30 Days93297 | 1,756 | $59 |
| Evaluation of Single, Dual, Multiple Lead Or Leadless Pacemaker System Or Implantable Defibrillator System, Remote Up to 90 Days93296 | 1,452 | $21 |
| Evaluation of Single, Dual, Multiple Lead Or Leadless Pacemaker System, Remote Up to 90 Days93294 | 1,094 | $29 |
| Principal Care Management Services for a Single High-Risk Disease, First 30 Minutes of Clinical Staff Time Directed By Health Care Professional, Per Calendar Month99426 | 899 | $62 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 69 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 1,053 | 275 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 862 | 200 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 738 | 216 |
| Carvedilol | 604 | 175 |
| Metoprolol Tartrate | 456 | 130 |
| Spironolactone | 450 | 112 |
| Clopidogrel Bisulfate |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,182 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
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-06-09
- Last updated
- 2010-03-02
Frequently asked questions
- What is Sammy Cox's NPI number?
- Sammy Cox's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1659312775, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Sammy Cox's specialty?
- Sammy Cox is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Cardiovascular Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Sammy Cox located?
- Sammy Cox's practice location on file with NPPES is 6200 I-40 W, Amarillo, TX 79106-2512.
- What is Sammy Cox's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Sammy Cox is (806) 354-9764.
- Does Sammy Cox accept Medicare?
- Sammy Cox is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Sammy Cox's NPI active?
- Yes — Sammy Cox's NPI (1659312775) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2010-03-02.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.