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KENNETH COX, PA-C

Medical Physician Assistant in DOTHAN, 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
359
Medicare Part D claims · 40 beneficiaries · Medical Physician Assistant avg: 1K
MIPS score
89.7644/100
▲ 7 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$353.88
19 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

KENNETH COX, PA-C reported a CMS MIPS final score of 89.7644/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 359 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

89.7644/100
MIPS score · +7 vs avg
359
Part D claims, 2023
$353.88
industry payments (Sunshine Act)

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.

KENNETH COX, PA-C's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023 — the federal quality measure

90 Top 42% higher than 58% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Below this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). Below this entry. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). This entry sits in this band. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). Above this entry. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

What does the federal data show about KENNETH COX, PA-C?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 03/14/2006

NPI 1730158809

Primary specialty

Medical Physician Assistant

Mid-sized

40,527 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

359 67% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,077

MIPS final score

89.7644/100 6.6644000000000005% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Alabama

How Medical Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among Alabama providers

Alabama providers

Medical Physician Assistant share within Alabama

1. Medical Physician Assistant42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Medical Physician Assistant share within Alabama

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

KENNETH COX, PA-C's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Medical Physician Assistant national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
89.7644/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Medical Physician Assistant) — 89.7644/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%89.8%
MIPS final score (Medical Physician Assistant) — 89.7644/100 vs national avg 83.1

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.

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KENNETH COX, PA-C is a Medical Physician Assistant provider practicing in DOTHAN, Alabama, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: PA-C. NPI: 1730158809. 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.

KENNETH COX, PA-C appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Medical Physician Assistant provider holding PA-C credentials at 4126 WEST MAIN STREET, DOTHAN, AL, 36305, with a listed phone of (334) 793-2120. NPI 1730158809 was issued on 03/14/2006. 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 359 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 40 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $26K in drug spend. 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 89.7644/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 75.5999), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Medical Physician Assistant is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 40,527 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 1,077 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

4126 WEST MAIN STREET
DOTHAN, AL 36305

Provider Details

NPI 1730158809
Specialty Medical Physician Assistant
Credentials PA-C
Gender Male
NPI Issued 03/14/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

89.7644
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
75.5999
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Alternative Payment Model

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where KENNETH COX, PA-C 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.

FMG PRIMECARE LLC
DALEVILLE, AL

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 KENNETH COX, PA-C. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$354

Largest payer

AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP

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.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

359
Total Claims
$26K
Total Drug Cost
40
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
837
Total Day Supply
24,503
Generic Drug Cost
$12K
Antibiotic Claims
15

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
70.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.89
Gender Split
43% female / 58% 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
Lisinopril
39
Atorvastatin Calcium
30
Amlodipine Besylate
29
Levothyroxine Sodium
19
Metformin Hcl Er
Metformin Hcl
18
Hydrochlorothiazide
17
Sertraline Hcl
13
Omeprazole
12
Janumet
Sitagliptin Phos/Metformin Hcl
11
Metformin Hcl
11

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

Medical Physician Assistant Overview

How KENNETH COX, PA-C fits within the Medical Physician Assistant landscape nationally.

40,527
Medical Physician Assistant Providers in US
55
States with Medical Physician Assistant
1,077
Avg Claims per Provider

KENNETH COX, PA-C's 359 claims are below the specialty average of 1,077.

Nearby Medical Physician Assistant Providers in Alabama

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

Compare Medical Physician Assistant nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is KENNETH COX, PA-C's specialty?
KENNETH COX, PA-C specializes in Medical Physician Assistant and practices in DOTHAN, Alabama. Credentials: PA-C.
How much does KENNETH COX, PA-C prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, KENNETH COX, PA-C wrote 359 Medicare Part D claims totaling $26K in drug costs for 40 beneficiaries.
What is KENNETH COX, PA-C's Medicare quality score?
KENNETH COX, PA-C has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 89.7644/100 (Quality: 75.5999). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is KENNETH COX, PA-C located?
KENNETH COX, PA-C is located at 4126 WEST MAIN STREET, DOTHAN, AL, 36305. Phone: (334) 793-2120.
What is KENNETH COX, PA-C's NPI number?
KENNETH COX, PA-C's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1730158809, issued on 03/14/2006.
How many Medical Physician Assistant providers are there in the US?
There are 40,527 Medical Physician Assistant providers across 55 states in the US. The average Medical Physician Assistant provider writes 1,077 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does KENNETH COX, PA-C prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, KENNETH COX, PA-C's most frequently prescribed drugs include Lisinopril, Atorvastatin Calcium, Amlodipine Besylate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does KENNETH COX, PA-C accept Medicare?
KENNETH COX, PA-C appears in CMS Medicare data with 359 Part D claims and 40 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify KENNETH COX, PA-C's credentials?
KENNETH COX, PA-C's NPI is 1730158809 with credentials PA-C. 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.
Quality Performance
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) — 2023 performance year.
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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