2026 NPPES data Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician NPI 1164050340 MD
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MICHAEL COX, MD

Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician in SANDY, Utah. 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
61
Medicare Part D claims · 27 beneficiaries · Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician avg: 1K

What the federal data shows

MICHAEL COX, MD filed 61 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician in SANDY, Utah.

61
Part D claims, 2023
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.

MICHAEL COX, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

61 0th percentile higher than 0% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). This entry sits in this band. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Above this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Above this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Above this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. 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)

MICHAEL COX, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 1 hospital affiliation — 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 MICHAEL COX, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/01/2020

NPI 1164050340

Primary specialty

Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician

Niche

1,524 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

61 95% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,275

Specialty distribution in Utah

How Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician compares to other specialties among Utah providers

Utah providers

Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician share within Utah

1. Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician share within Utah

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Hospice and Palliative 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).

MICHAEL COX, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician provider holding MD credentials at 9450 S 1300 E, SANDY, UT, 84094, with a listed phone of (801) 501-2140. NPI 1164050340 was issued on 04/01/2020. 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 61 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 27 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $4K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 23.0%. 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.

Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,524 enrolled providers across 51 states and an average of 1,275 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

9450 S 1300 E
SANDY, UT 84094

Provider Details

NPI 1164050340
Specialty Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 04/01/2020

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where MICHAEL COX, MD 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.

IHC HEALTH SERVICES INC
SANDY, UT

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

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

61
Total Claims
$4K
Total Drug Cost
27
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
63
Total Day Supply
1,294
Generic Drug Cost
$2K
Opioid Claims
14 (23.0% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
13

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
74.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
3.62

Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician Overview

How MICHAEL COX, MD fits within the Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician landscape nationally.

1,524
Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician Providers in US
51
States with Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician
1,275
Avg Claims per Provider

MICHAEL COX, MD's 61 claims are below the specialty average of 1,275.

Nearby Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician Providers in Utah

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

Compare Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MICHAEL COX, MD's specialty?
MICHAEL COX, MD specializes in Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician and practices in SANDY, Utah. Credentials: MD.
How much does MICHAEL COX, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, MICHAEL COX, MD wrote 61 Medicare Part D claims totaling $4K in drug costs for 27 beneficiaries.
Where is MICHAEL COX, MD located?
MICHAEL COX, MD is located at 9450 S 1300 E, SANDY, UT, 84094. Phone: (801) 501-2140.
What is MICHAEL COX, MD's NPI number?
MICHAEL COX, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1164050340, issued on 04/01/2020.
Does MICHAEL COX, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, MICHAEL COX, MD had 14 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 23.0%.
How many Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 1,524 Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician providers across 51 states in the US. The average Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician provider writes 1,275 Medicare Part D claims per year.
Does MICHAEL COX, MD accept Medicare?
MICHAEL COX, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 61 Part D claims and 27 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify MICHAEL COX, MD's credentials?
MICHAEL COX, MD's NPI is 1164050340 with credentials MD. 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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