2026 NPPES data Ophthalmology Physician NPI 1477572063 M.D.
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JOHN COX, M.D.

Ophthalmology Physician in HUNTSVILLE, Alabama. 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
317
Medicare Part D claims · 70 beneficiaries · Ophthalmology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
67%
generic claims · 33% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$160.68
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: JOHN COX, M.D. is a Ophthalmology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in HUNTSVILLE, Alabama with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 317 claims across 70 beneficiaries — 33% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $160.68 across 1 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: JOHN COX, M.D. filed 317 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across HUNTSVILLE, Alabama. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

JOHN COX, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

JOHN COX, M.D. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/18/2006

NPI 1477572063

Primary specialty

Ophthalmology Physician

Mid-sized

22,090 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

317 78% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,420

Specialty distribution in Alabama

How Ophthalmology Physician compares to other specialties among Alabama providers

Alabama providers

Ophthalmology Physician share within Alabama

1. Ophthalmology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Ophthalmology Physician share within Alabama

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Ophthalmology Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Ophthalmology Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Ophthalmology Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Ophthalmology 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).

JOHN COX, M.D. is a Ophthalmology Physician provider practicing in HUNTSVILLE, Alabama, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1477572063. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

JOHN COX, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Ophthalmology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 333 WHITESPORT DR SW, HUNTSVILLE, AL, 35801, with a listed phone of (256) 880-0667. NPI 1477572063 was issued on 07/18/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what COX 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 317 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 70 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $41K in drug spend, split 33% brand-name and 67% generic by claim count. 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.

Ophthalmology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 22,090 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 1,420 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

333 WHITESPORT DR SW
HUNTSVILLE, AL 35801

Provider Details

NPI 1477572063
Specialty Ophthalmology Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 07/18/2006

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 JOHN COX, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$161

Largest payer

Stryker Corporation

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 · Above average

JOHN COX, M.D. — brand share 33.0%
Specialty average (est.)

33% brand-name claims vs 67% generic, on 317 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.

317
Total Claims
$41K
Total Drug Cost
70
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
487
Total Day Supply
13,601
Brand vs Generic
33% brand / 67% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$24K
Generic Drug Cost
$17K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
80.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.40
Gender Split
66% female / 34% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Timolol Maleate
99
Latanoprost
79
Ciprofloxacin Hcl
26
Combigan
Brimonidine Tartrate/Timolol
26
Lumigan
Bimatoprost
16

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

Ophthalmology Physician Overview

How JOHN COX, M.D. fits within the Ophthalmology Physician landscape nationally.

22,090
Ophthalmology Physician Providers in US
56
States with Ophthalmology Physician
1,420
Avg Claims per Provider

JOHN COX, M.D.'s 317 claims are below the specialty average of 1,420.

Nearby Ophthalmology Physician Providers in Alabama

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

Compare Ophthalmology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JOHN COX, M.D.'s specialty?
JOHN COX, M.D. specializes in Ophthalmology Physician and practices in HUNTSVILLE, Alabama. Credentials: M.D..
How much does JOHN COX, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, JOHN COX, M.D. wrote 317 Medicare Part D claims totaling $41K in drug costs for 70 beneficiaries.
Where is JOHN COX, M.D. located?
JOHN COX, M.D. is located at 333 WHITESPORT DR SW, HUNTSVILLE, AL, 35801. Phone: (256) 880-0667.
What is JOHN COX, M.D.'s NPI number?
JOHN COX, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1477572063, issued on 07/18/2006.
Does JOHN COX, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
JOHN COX, M.D.'s prescribing is 33% brand-name and 67% generic drugs by claim count, with $24K in brand drug costs.
How many Ophthalmology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 22,090 Ophthalmology Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Ophthalmology Physician provider writes 1,420 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does JOHN COX, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, JOHN COX, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Timolol Maleate, Latanoprost, Ciprofloxacin Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does JOHN COX, M.D. accept Medicare?
JOHN COX, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 317 Part D claims and 70 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify JOHN COX, M.D.'s credentials?
JOHN COX, M.D.'s NPI is 1477572063 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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