2026 NPPES data Gynecology Physician NPI 1265744320 M. D.
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MEREDITH COX, M. D.

Gynecology Physician in RIO RANCHO, New Mexico. 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
110
Medicare Part D claims · 36 beneficiaries · Gynecology Physician avg: 295
MIPS score
83.8451/100
▲ 1 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$19.47
2 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: MEREDITH COX, M. D. is a Gynecology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in RIO RANCHO, New Mexico with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 110 claims across 36 beneficiaries . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 83.8451/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $19.47 across 2 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: MEREDITH COX, M. D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 83.8451 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 110 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

MEREDITH COX, M. D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

MEREDITH COX, M. D. at a glance

Near national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/06/2010

NPI 1265744320

Primary specialty

Gynecology Physician

Niche

3,902 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

110 63% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 295

MIPS final score

83.8451/100 0.7451000000000079% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in New Mexico

How Gynecology Physician compares to other specialties among New Mexico providers

New Mexico providers

Gynecology Physician share within New Mexico

1. Gynecology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Gynecology Physician share within New Mexico

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

MEREDITH COX, M. D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Gynecology Physician national average

Near national average
MIPS Final Score
83.8451/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Gynecology Physician) — 83.8451/100 vs national avg 83.1

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MIPS final score (Gynecology Physician) — 83.8451/100 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.

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).

MEREDITH COX, M. D. is a Gynecology Physician provider practicing in RIO RANCHO, New Mexico, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M. D.. NPI: 1265744320. 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.

MEREDITH COX, M. D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Gynecology Physician provider holding M. D. credentials at 2400 UNSER BLVD SE, RIO RANCHO, NM, 87124, with a listed phone of (505) 253-6200. NPI 1265744320 was issued on 07/06/2010. 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 110 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 36 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $5K 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 83.8451/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 84.5974, Cost 58.6394), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Gynecology Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 3,902 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 295 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

2400 UNSER BLVD SE
RIO RANCHO, NM 87124

Provider Details

NPI 1265744320
Specialty Gynecology Physician
Credentials M. D.
Gender Female
NPI Issued 07/06/2010

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

83.8451
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
84.5974
Quality
58.6394
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where MEREDITH COX, 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.

PRESBYTERIAN HEALTHCARE SERVICES
RIO RANCHO, NM

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

Total received

$19

Largest payer

CooperSurgical, 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.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

110
Total Claims
$5K
Total Drug Cost
36
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
177
Total Day Supply
4,512
Generic Drug Cost
$4K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
66.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.01
Gender Split
100% female / 0% male
Age Distribution
<65: 11, 65-74: 11, 75-84: 14, 85+: 0

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Clobetasol Propionate
19
Estradiol
13

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

Gynecology Physician Overview

How MEREDITH COX, M. D. fits within the Gynecology Physician landscape nationally.

3,902
Gynecology Physician Providers in US
53
States with Gynecology Physician
295
Avg Claims per Provider

MEREDITH COX, M. D.'s 110 claims are below the specialty average of 295.

Nearby Gynecology Physician Providers in New Mexico

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MEREDITH COX, M. D.'s specialty?
MEREDITH COX, M. D. specializes in Gynecology Physician and practices in RIO RANCHO, New Mexico. Credentials: M. D..
How much does MEREDITH COX, M. D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, MEREDITH COX, M. D. wrote 110 Medicare Part D claims totaling $5K in drug costs for 36 beneficiaries.
What is MEREDITH COX, M. D.'s Medicare quality score?
MEREDITH COX, M. D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 83.8451/100 (Quality: 84.5974, Cost: 58.6394). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is MEREDITH COX, M. D. located?
MEREDITH COX, M. D. is located at 2400 UNSER BLVD SE, RIO RANCHO, NM, 87124. Phone: (505) 253-6200.
What is MEREDITH COX, M. D.'s NPI number?
MEREDITH COX, M. D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1265744320, issued on 07/06/2010.
How many Gynecology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 3,902 Gynecology Physician providers across 53 states in the US. The average Gynecology Physician provider writes 295 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does MEREDITH COX, M. D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, MEREDITH COX, M. D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Clobetasol Propionate, Estradiol. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does MEREDITH COX, M. D. accept Medicare?
MEREDITH COX, M. D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 110 Part D claims and 36 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify MEREDITH COX, M. D.'s credentials?
MEREDITH COX, M. D.'s NPI is 1265744320 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.
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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