2026 NPPES data Interventional Cardiology Physician NPI 1952353153 M. D.
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WILLIAM COX, M. D.

Interventional Cardiology 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
198
Medicare Part D claims · 49 beneficiaries · Interventional Cardiology Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
57%
generic claims · 43% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
What the federal data reveals: WILLIAM COX, M. D. is a Interventional Cardiology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in HUNTSVILLE, Alabama with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 198 claims across 49 beneficiaries — 43% brand-name prescribing .

What stands out: WILLIAM COX, M. D. filed 198 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 certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

WILLIAM COX, 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).

WILLIAM COX, M. D. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/16/2006

NPI 1952353153

Primary specialty

Interventional Cardiology Physician

Niche

3,382 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

198 93% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,984

Specialty distribution in Alabama

How Interventional Cardiology Physician compares to other specialties among Alabama providers

Alabama providers

Interventional Cardiology Physician share within Alabama

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

WILLIAM COX, M. D. is a Interventional Cardiology Physician provider practicing in HUNTSVILLE, Alabama, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M. D.. NPI: 1952353153. 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.

WILLIAM COX, M. D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Interventional Cardiology Physician provider holding M. D. credentials at 4601 WHITESBURG DR S, HUNTSVILLE, AL, 35802, with a listed phone of (256) 880-1050. NPI 1952353153 was issued on 05/16/2006. 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 198 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 49 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $79K in drug spend, split 43% brand-name and 57% 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.

Interventional Cardiology Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 3,382 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 2,984 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

4601 WHITESBURG DR S
HUNTSVILLE, AL 35802

Provider Details

NPI 1952353153
Specialty Interventional Cardiology Physician
Credentials M. D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 05/16/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where WILLIAM 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.

DEKALB SPECIALTY CARE
FORT PAYNE, AL
HH HEALTH SYSTEM - LINCOLN INC
FAYETTEVILLE, TN

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

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average

WILLIAM COX, M. D. — brand share 43.0%
Specialty average (est.)

43% brand-name claims vs 57% generic, on 198 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.

198
Total Claims
$79K
Total Drug Cost
49
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
429
Total Day Supply
12,838
Brand vs Generic
43% brand / 57% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$75K
Generic Drug Cost
$4K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
74.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.24
Gender Split
59% female / 41% 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
Eliquis
Apixaban
50
Diltiazem 24hr Er (Cd)
Diltiazem Hcl
24
Metoprolol Succinate
19
Carvedilol
14
Xarelto
Rivaroxaban
12
Entresto
Sacubitril/Valsartan
11

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

Interventional Cardiology Physician Overview

How WILLIAM COX, M. D. fits within the Interventional Cardiology Physician landscape nationally.

3,382
Interventional Cardiology Physician Providers in US
53
States with Interventional Cardiology Physician
2,984
Avg Claims per Provider

WILLIAM COX, M. D.'s 198 claims are below the specialty average of 2,984.

Nearby Interventional Cardiology Physician Providers in Alabama

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

Compare Interventional Cardiology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is WILLIAM COX, M. D.'s specialty?
WILLIAM COX, M. D. specializes in Interventional Cardiology Physician and practices in HUNTSVILLE, Alabama. Credentials: M. D..
How much does WILLIAM COX, M. D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, WILLIAM COX, M. D. wrote 198 Medicare Part D claims totaling $79K in drug costs for 49 beneficiaries.
Where is WILLIAM COX, M. D. located?
WILLIAM COX, M. D. is located at 4601 WHITESBURG DR S, HUNTSVILLE, AL, 35802. Phone: (256) 880-1050.
What is WILLIAM COX, M. D.'s NPI number?
WILLIAM COX, M. D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1952353153, issued on 05/16/2006.
Does WILLIAM COX, M. D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
WILLIAM COX, M. D.'s prescribing is 43% brand-name and 57% generic drugs by claim count, with $75K in brand drug costs.
How many Interventional Cardiology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 3,382 Interventional Cardiology Physician providers across 53 states in the US. The average Interventional Cardiology Physician provider writes 2,984 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does WILLIAM COX, M. D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, WILLIAM COX, M. D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Eliquis, Diltiazem 24hr Er (Cd), Metoprolol Succinate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does WILLIAM COX, M. D. accept Medicare?
WILLIAM COX, M. D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 198 Part D claims and 49 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify WILLIAM COX, M. D.'s credentials?
WILLIAM COX, M. D.'s NPI is 1952353153 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.

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

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