2026 NPPES data Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician NPI 1912165192 M.D.
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ARISTOTLE COCHON, M.D.

Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician in WAYCROSS, Georgia. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
8K
Medicare Part D claims · 606 beneficiaries · Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician avg: 4K
Generic prescribing
85%
generic claims · 15% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$99.68
3 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

ARISTOTLE COCHON, M.D. filed 7,723 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician in WAYCROSS, Georgia, prescribing 85% generic.

8K
Part D claims, 2023
85%
generic prescribing
Likely
board-certified (heuristic)

Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) — no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.

ARISTOTLE COCHON, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

7,723 Top 3% higher than 97% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Below this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Below this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). This entry sits in this band. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

ARISTOTLE COCHON, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 2 hospital affiliations — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

What does the federal data show about ARISTOTLE COCHON, M.D.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/25/2008

NPI 1912165192

Primary specialty

Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician

Niche

4,161 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

7,723 74% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 4,450

Specialty distribution in Georgia

How Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician compares to other specialties among Georgia providers

Georgia providers

Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician share within Georgia

1. Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician share within Georgia

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

ARISTOTLE COCHON, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 955 LYNN DR, WAYCROSS, GA, 31503, with a listed phone of (718) 909-2894. NPI 1912165192 was issued on 05/25/2008. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what COCHON most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 7,723 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 606 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $962K in drug spend, split 15% brand-name and 85% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 10.1%. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy.

Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 4,161 enrolled providers across 52 states and an average of 4,450 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

955 LYNN DR
WAYCROSS, GA 31503

Provider Details

NPI 1912165192
Specialty Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 05/25/2008

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where ARISTOTLE COCHON, M.D. bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" — a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.

COFFEE COUNTY HOSPITALIST PHYSICIANS LLC
DOUGLAS, GA
COGENT HEALTHCARE OF GEORGIA PC
DUBLIN, GA

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Industry payments received (2024) — CMS Open Payments transparency data

The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for ARISTOTLE COCHON, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$100

Largest payer

Amgen Inc.

Most common payment type

Food and Beverage

Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias — they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

ARISTOTLE COCHON, M.D. — brand share 15.0%
Specialty average (est.)

15% brand-name claims vs 85% generic, on 7,723 2023 Medicare Part D claims.

The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

7,723
Total Claims
$962K
Total Drug Cost
606
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
11,739
Total Day Supply
317,829
Brand vs Generic
15% brand / 85% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$752K
Generic Drug Cost
$207K
Opioid Claims
779 (10.1% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
756

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
70.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.19
Gender Split
60% female / 40% male
Age Distribution
<65: 140, 65-74: 259, 75-84: 160, 85+: 47

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

What ARISTOTLE COCHON, M.D. prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
477
Pantoprazole Sodium
267
Prednisone
231
Atorvastatin Calcium
215
Levothyroxine Sodium
194
Losartan Potassium
191
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen
171
Gabapentin
155
Carvedilol
141
Cefdinir
141

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician Overview

How ARISTOTLE COCHON, M.D. fits within the Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician landscape nationally.

4,161
Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician Providers in US
52
States with Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician
4,450
Avg Claims per Provider

ARISTOTLE COCHON, M.D.'s 7,723 claims are above the specialty average of 4,450.

Nearby Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician Providers in Georgia

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Georgia, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as COCHON.

Compare Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ARISTOTLE COCHON, M.D.'s specialty?
ARISTOTLE COCHON, M.D. specializes in Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician and practices in WAYCROSS, Georgia. Credentials: M.D..
How much does ARISTOTLE COCHON, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, ARISTOTLE COCHON, M.D. wrote 7,723 Medicare Part D claims totaling $962K in drug costs for 606 beneficiaries.
Where is ARISTOTLE COCHON, M.D. located?
ARISTOTLE COCHON, M.D. is located at 955 LYNN DR, WAYCROSS, GA, 31503. Phone: (718) 909-2894.
What is ARISTOTLE COCHON, M.D.'s NPI number?
ARISTOTLE COCHON, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1912165192, issued on 05/25/2008.
Does ARISTOTLE COCHON, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
ARISTOTLE COCHON, M.D.'s prescribing is 15% brand-name and 85% generic drugs by claim count, with $752K in brand drug costs.
Does ARISTOTLE COCHON, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, ARISTOTLE COCHON, M.D. had 779 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 10.1%.
How many Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 4,161 Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician providers across 52 states in the US. The average Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician provider writes 4,450 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does ARISTOTLE COCHON, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, ARISTOTLE COCHON, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Pantoprazole Sodium, Prednisone. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does ARISTOTLE COCHON, M.D. accept Medicare?
ARISTOTLE COCHON, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 7,723 Part D claims and 606 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify ARISTOTLE COCHON, M.D.'s credentials?
ARISTOTLE COCHON, M.D.'s NPI is 1912165192 with credentials M.D.. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.

Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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