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DR. JAMES R COX II MD
NPI 1184820250
Anesthesiology in Asheville, NC

Active since June 25, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
100/100
CMS Quality Rating
76 PEACHTREE ROAD, SUITE 300, ASHEVILLE, NC 28803(828) 274-3477(828) 274-7407 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 30, 2016. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: September 06, 2026.

About Dr. James R Cox Ii Md NPPES

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

DR. JAMES R COX II MD (NPI 1184820250) is an individual anesthesiology provider in Asheville, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (43058) and active in the NPI registry since June 2007. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Blue Ridge Healthcare Hospitals, Inc, and is a graduate of West Virginia University School Of Medicine (2003).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1184820250
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207L00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. JAMES R COX IICredential: MD
Location Address76 PEACHTREE ROAD, SUITE 300Asheville, NC 28803-3505
Mailing Address50 Schenck Pkwy, Suite 300Asheville, NC 28803-3499 · (828) 681-1527
Phone(828) 274-3477
Fax(828) 274-7407
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSWest Virginia University School Of MedicineGraduated 2003
Enumeration DateJune 25, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 30, 2016
✔ NPI 1184820250 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207L00000X
License✔ Licensed in NC · 43058
Definition
An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.
76 PEACHTREE ROAD, Asheville, NC 28803
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Other Identifiers 2

Medicare PINNC4745ANC
Medicaid8901034NC

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. James R Cox Ii 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 ID2668569807
PECOS Enrollment IDI20071105000085
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.

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.

Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope 00731
This procedure involves the use of an endoscope, a flexible tube with a light and camera, to examine your esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel. Anesthesia ensures you are comfortable and pain-free during the procedure.
13 services13 patients
Anesthesia for other procedure on large bowel using an endoscope 00811
Anesthesia for an endoscopic procedure on the large bowel ensures comfort and relaxation during the procedure. You'll be given medication to make you drowsy or asleep, eliminating any discomfort. The medication can be administered through a vein or inhaled.
12 services12 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Blue Ridge Healthcare Hospitals, Inc

Acute Care Hospitals · Morganton, NC
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number340075
Location2201 S Sterling StMorganton, NC 28655 · Burke County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

100/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40

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.

MR. TIMOTHY WHALEN CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
76 PEACHTREE ROAD, SUITE 300
ASHEVILLE, NC 28803
Buncombe County (828) 254-1969
TAMARA ANN MATEJKA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
76 PEACHTREE ROAD, SUITE 300
ASHEVILLE, NC 28803
Buncombe County (828) 274-3477
MISTY M. DEASON CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
76 PEACHTREE ROAD, SUITE 300
ASHEVILLE, NC 28803
Buncombe County (828) 274-3477
RYAN BAKER CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
76 PEACHTREE ROAD, SUITE 300
ASHEVILLE, NC 28803
Buncombe County (828) 274-3477
KATRINA LYNN YOUNGBLOOD CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
76 PEACHTREE ROAD, SUITE 300
ASHEVLLE, NC 28803
Buncombe County (828) 274-3477
PAUL J HARRIS MD
Anesthesiology
76 PEACHTREE ROAD, SUITE 300
ASHEVILLE, NC 28803
Buncombe County (828) 274-3477
DR. KEITH A HOUSMAN MD
Anesthesiology
76 PEACHTREE ROAD, SUITE 300
ASHEVILLE, NC 28803
Buncombe County (828) 274-3477
MR. ROBERT P SONDGERATH CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
76 PEACHTREE ROAD, SUITE 300
ASHEVILLE, NC 28803
Buncombe County (828) 274-3477

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 James Cox's NPI number?

The NPI number for James Cox is 1184820250. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 25, 2007.

Where is James Cox located?

James Cox practices at 76 Peachtree Road Suite 300, Asheville, NC 28803. The listed phone number is (828) 274-3477.

What is James Cox's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207L00000X.

Is James Cox enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. James 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.

Is James Cox affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, James Cox is affiliated with Blue Ridge Healthcare Hospitals, Inc.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for James Cox was last updated on November 30, 2016. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 9 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.