Charles Cox, M.D.
NPI 1982684361 · Family Medicine Physician · Athens, TN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - General Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Charles Cox, M.D. is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Athens, TN (NPI 1982684361).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1982684361
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 18827 (TN)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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
1,682 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 Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 1,178 | $82 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 95 | $117 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 78 | $119 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More99212 | 73 | $51 |
| Injection of Drug Or Substance Under Skin Or Into Muscle96372 | 69 | $13 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 134 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Prednisone | 229 | 112 |
| Omeprazole | 229 | 58 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 228 | 56 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 221 | 53 |
| Alprazolam | 201 | 38 |
| Enalapril Maleate | 169 | 35 |
| Lisinopril | 165 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$39 across 2 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
- 2006-01-20
- Last updated
- 2024-05-27
- Certified
- 2024-05-27
Frequently asked questions
- What is Charles Cox's NPI number?
- Charles Cox's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1982684361, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Charles Cox's specialty?
- Charles Cox is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Charles Cox located?
- Charles Cox's practice location on file with NPPES is 503 W Madison Ave, Athens, TN 37303-3489.
- What is Charles Cox's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Charles Cox is (423) 745-2312.
- Does Charles Cox accept Medicare?
- Charles Cox is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Charles Cox's NPI active?
- Yes — Charles Cox's NPI (1982684361) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-05-27.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.