James Cox, M.D.
NPI 1770723256 · Dermatology Physician · Bethesda, MD
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Dermatology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
James Cox, M.D. is a Dermatology Physician provider in Bethesda, MD (NPI 1770723256).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1770723256
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Dermatology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MD40085 (SC)
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
17 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
206 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Destruction of Precancer Skin Growth, 2-14 Growths17003 | 98 | $8 |
| Biopsy of Related Skin Growth, First Growth11102 | 26 | $110 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 23 | $101 |
| Destruction of Precancer Skin Growth, 15 Or More Growths17004 | 18 | $190 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 15 | $124 |
| Biopsy of Related Skin Growth, Each Additional Growth11103 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$19 across 1 record (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)
- 3930 Pender Dr Ste 210Fairfax, VA 22030-0992Phone: (703) 828-7128Fax: (703) 825-7718
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2009-02-24
- Last updated
- 2025-02-14
- Certified
- 2025-02-14
Frequently asked questions
- What is James Cox's NPI number?
- James Cox's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1770723256, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is James Cox's specialty?
- James Cox is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Dermatology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is James Cox located?
- James Cox's practice location on file with NPPES is 4494 Palmer Road North, Bethesda, MD 20889-0992.
- What is James Cox's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for James Cox is (301) 295-2427.
- Does James Cox accept Medicare?
- James Cox is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is James Cox's NPI active?
- Yes — James Cox's NPI (1770723256) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-02-14.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.