STEPHEN BROOKE COX MD
NPI 1124042213
Emergency Medicine in Fort Polk, LA

Active since July 26, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1585 3RD ST, FORT POLK, LA 71459(337) 531-3011 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 20, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

About Stephen Brooke Cox Md NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

STEPHEN BROOKE COX MD (NPI 1124042213) is an individual emergency medicine provider in Fort Polk, Louisiana, licensed in Texas (J5297) and active in the NPI registry since July 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Refugio County Memorial Hospital, and is a graduate of University Of Virginia School Of Medicine (1989).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1124042213
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Provider Legal NameSTEPHEN BROOKE COXCredential: MD
Location Address1585 3RD STFort Polk, LA 71459-5102
Mailing Address1585 3rd StFort Polk, LA 71459-5102 · (337) 531-3376
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Virginia School Of MedicineGraduated 1989
Enumeration DateJuly 26, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJune 20, 2023
NPPES CertifiedMay 24, 2023
✔ NPI 1124042213 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207P00000X
License✔ Licensed in TX · J5297
Definition
An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.
1585 3RD ST, Fort Polk, LA 71459

Other Identifiers 2

Other0025RETX · Bcbstx
Medicaid140267950TX

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Stephen Brooke Cox Md is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID5991794372
PECOS Enrollment IDI20040511000178
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

24

Medicare enrollment records show Stephen Cox reassigns Medicare billing to 24 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Emergency Medicine
1321 N 16TH ST
Orange, TX 77630
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 115 clinicians in this Medicare group
Emergency Medicine
220 BLANCO ST STE 2
Lumberton, TX 77657
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 113 clinicians in this Medicare group
General Acute Care Hospital
1017 S TRAVIS AVE
Cleveland, TX 77327
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 124 clinicians in this Medicare group
Emergency Medicine
32784 FM 2978
Magnolia, TX 77354
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 36 clinicians in this Medicare group
Obstetrics & Gynecology
205 MARION AVE
Mccomb, MS 39648
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Mississippi enrollment
  • 86 clinicians in this Medicare group
Emergency Medicine
233 MAGNOLIA ST
Hazlehurst, MS 39083
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Mississippi enrollment
  • 159 clinicians in this Medicare group
Emergency Medicine
1850 CHADWICK DR
Jackson, MS 39204
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Mississippi enrollment
  • 187 clinicians in this Medicare group
Rural Health
1013A SOUTH WELLS STREET
Edna, TX 77957
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 100 clinicians in this Medicare group
Emergency Medicine
2550 N ESPLANADE ST
Cuero, TX 77954
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 135 clinicians in this Medicare group
Medicare Defined Swing Bed Unit
107 SWIFT ST
Refugio, TX 78377
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • Also billed through NPI 1821178336 (Texas), NPI 1942240189 (Texas)
  • 4 clinicians in this Medicare group

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 2

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 99285
An emergency department visit for severe conditions is when you urgently seek medical help due to serious health issues. These could be severe injuries, breathing problems, unbearable pain, or sudden severe illness. Doctors and nurses will provide immediate care to stabilize your condition.
17 services17 patients
Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 99284
An emergency department visit for a high-severity issue means you're experiencing a serious health problem that needs immediate attention. This could be a severe injury, serious illness, or life-threatening condition. Medical professionals will provide urgent care to stabilize your condition.
12 services12 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Refugio County Memorial Hospital

Critical Access Hospitals · Refugio, TX
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number451317
Location107 Swift StreetRefugio, TX 78377 · Refugio County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 71459 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$83.60 typical visit price
range $53.43 – $164.73
Typical copayment $20.90 (range $13.35 – $41.18)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$95.09 typical visit price
range $16.64 – $133.62
Typical copayment $23.77 (range $4.16 – $33.40)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

Orthopaedic Surgery
1585 3RD ST
FORT POLK, LA 71459
Internal Medicine
1585 3RD ST
FORT POLK, LA 71459
Audiologist
1585 3RD ST
FORT JOHNSON, LA 71459
Physical Therapist
1585 3RD ST
FORT JOHNSON, LA 71459
Dietitian, Registered
1585 3RD ST
FORT JOHNSON, LA 71459
Pediatrics
1585 3RD ST
FORT POLK, LA 71459
Emergency Medicine
1585 3RD ST
FORT POLK, LA 71459
Social Worker (Clinical)
1585 3RD ST, BJACH
FORT POLK, LA 71459

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Stephen Cox's NPI number?

The NPI number for Stephen Cox is 1124042213. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 26, 2006.

Where is Stephen Cox located?

Stephen Cox practices at 1585 3rd St, Fort Polk, LA 71459. The listed phone number is (337) 531-3011.

What is Stephen Cox's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Emergency Medicine with taxonomy code 207P00000X.

Is Stephen Cox enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Stephen Cox is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Stephen Cox's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Stephen Cox reassigns Medicare benefits to 24 organizations: Altus Exceptional Physician Group PLLC (Orange, TX), Texas ER Group PLLC (Lumberton, TX), Emergency Hospital Systems LLC (Cleveland, TX), Woodlands Lone Star Emergency Physicians Group, PLLC (Magnolia, TX), Southwest Mississippi Regional Medical Center (Mccomb, MS) and 19 more organizations, listed in the Medicare section above. Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Stephen Cox's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Stephen Cox accept?

Health plans from Baylor Scott and White Health Plan, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, CHRISTUS Health Plan, Cigna Healthcare and Mending Health and 1 other insurer list Stephen Cox as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is Stephen Cox affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Stephen Cox is affiliated with Refugio County Memorial Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Stephen Cox was last updated on June 20, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.