Richard Cox, M.D.
NPI 1780658906 · Cardiovascular Disease Physician · Birmingham, AL
Richard Cox, M.D. is a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider in Birmingham, AL (NPI 1780658906).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1780658906
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Cardiovascular Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MD00008794 (AL)
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
1,281 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 370 | $15 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 238 | $81 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 162 | $114 |
| Ultrasound of Heart With Color-Depicted Blood Flow, Rate, Direction and Valve Function93306 | 111 | $170 |
| Electrocardiogram (ecg) 1 to 3 Leads With Review By Physician93040 | 84 | $12 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 50 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 484 | 177 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 407 | 92 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 379 | 129 |
| Ezetimibe | 335 | 113 |
| Furosemide | 187 | 67 |
| Carvedilol | 168 | 57 |
| Spironolactone | 149 | 54 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$159 across 7 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
- 2006-02-14
- Last updated
- 2021-03-08
- Certified
- 2021-03-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Richard Cox's NPI number?
- Richard Cox's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1780658906, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Richard Cox's specialty?
- Richard Cox is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Cardiovascular Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Richard Cox located?
- Richard Cox's practice location on file with NPPES is 833 Saint Vincents Dr Ste 300, Birmingham, AL 35205-1612.
- What is Richard Cox's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Richard Cox is (205) 939-4512.
- Is Richard Cox's NPI active?
- Yes — Richard Cox's NPI (1780658906) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-03-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.