SAMMY LANE COX M.D.
NPI 1659312775
Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease in Amarillo, TX

Active since June 09, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
93.52/100
CMS Quality Rating
6200 I-40 W, AMARILLO, TX 79106(806) 354-9764(806) 355-2728 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 2, 2010. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Sammy Lane Cox M.d. NPPES

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

SAMMY LANE COX M.D. (NPI 1659312775) is an individual cardiovascular disease provider in Amarillo, Texas, licensed in Texas (L2199) and active in the NPI registry since June 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Hereford Regional Medical Center, and is a graduate of Vanderbilt University School Of Medicine.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1659312775
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RC0000X
Provider Legal NameSAMMY LANE COXCredential: M.D.
Location Address6200 I-40 WAmarillo, TX 79106-2512
Mailing Address6200 I-40 WAmarillo, TX 79106-2512 · (806) 354-9764 · Fax (806) 355-2728
Fax(806) 355-2728
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSVanderbilt University School Of Medicine
Enumeration DateJune 9, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 2, 2010
NPI 1659312775 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Cardiovascular DiseaseAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RC0000X
License Licensed in TX · L2199
Definition
An internist who specializes in diseases of the heart and blood vessels and manages complex cardiac conditions such as heart attacks and life-threatening, abnormal heartbeat rhythms.
6200 I-40 W, Amarillo, TX 79106

Other Identifiers 3

Medicare PIN8L1321TX
Medicaid149072406TX
Medicare UPINH50589TX

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Sammy Lane Cox M.d. 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 ID8426954488
PECOS Enrollment IDI20031210000432
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 63

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.

Chronic care management services, first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month 99490
Chronic care management services involve a healthcare professional directing clinical staff in managing your chronic conditions. This includes the first 20 minutes per month of services like medication management, care coordination, and health monitoring to help improve your health and quality of life.
3,300 services355 patients
Evaluation of implantable heart and blood vessel monitoring system, remote up to 30 days 93297
This service involves remotely monitoring your heart and blood vessel implant system for up to 30 days. Using advanced technology, healthcare professionals can track the device's performance and your health status, ensuring the system is working optimally for your needs.
1,756 services518 patients
Evaluation of single, dual, multiple lead or leadless pacemaker system or implantable defibrillator system, remote up to 90 days 93296
This procedure involves remotely monitoring your pacemaker or implantable defibrillator system. Over a 90-day period, we check the device's performance and your heart's activity. This helps ensure the device is functioning properly and providing the best possible support for your heart health.
1,452 services589 patients
Evaluation of single, dual, multiple lead or leadless pacemaker system, remote up to 90 days 93294
This procedure evaluates your pacemaker system remotely for up to 90 days. It checks whether single, dual, multiple lead, or leadless pacemakers are working properly. It's a safe, convenient way to ensure your heart device is functioning optimally.
1,094 services441 patients
Principal care management services for a single high-risk disease, first 30 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month 99426
Principal care management services focus on managing a single high-risk disease. This involves a health care professional directing clinical staff for the first 30 minutes each month. The aim is to monitor your health, coordinate care, and provide necessary support for your disease management.
899 services107 patients
Injection, regadenoson, 0.1 mg J2785
Regadenoson injection, 0.1 mg, is a medication used to help visualize the heart during a stress test. It works by increasing blood flow in the arteries of the heart. It's injected into a vein and is generally well-tolerated.
784 services196 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 5

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

Hereford Regional Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Hereford, TX
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number450155
Location801 East ThirdHereford, TX 79045 · Deaf Smith County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Northwest Texas Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Amarillo, TX
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number450209
Location1501 S Coulter StAmarillo, TX 79106 · Potter County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Bsa Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Amarillo, TX
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number450231
Location1600 Wallace BlvdAmarillo, TX 79106 · Potter County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Parkview Hospital

Critical Access Hospitals · Wheeler, TX
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number451334
Location901 S. SweetwaterWheeler, TX 79096 · Wheeler County
Emergency services

Ochiltree General Hospital

Critical Access Hospitals · Perryton, TX
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number451359
Location3101 Garrett DrivePerryton, TX 79070 · Ochiltree County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 79106 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
$126.40 typical visit price
range $54.84 – $166.88
Typical copayment $31.60 (range $13.71 – $41.72)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$68.55 typical visit price
range $17.52 – $136.11
Typical copayment $17.13 (range $4.38 – $34.02)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

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.

93.52/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality92.38
Improvement Activities40

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 4

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing E0431
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N
2 suppliers18 claims18 services$18.09 avg. paid by Medicare
Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N
5 suppliers52 claims52 services$93.88 avg. paid by Medicare
Automatic external defibrillator, with integrated electrocardiogram analysis, garment type K0606
DME-Other DME · category DE013N
1 supplier15 claims15 services$2,115.58 avg. paid by Medicare
Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; home compressor used to fill portable oxygen cylinders; includes portable containers, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing K0738
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N
1 supplier23 claims23 services$33.70 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 7

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

Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
6200 I-40 W
AMARILLO, TX 79106
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
6200 I-40 W
AMARILLO, TX 79106
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
6200 I-40 W
AMARILLO, TX 79106
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
6200 I-40 W
AMARILLO, TX 79106
Physician Assistant (Medical)
6200 I-40 W
AMARILLO, TX 79106
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
6200 I-40 W
AMARILLO, TX 79106
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
6200 I-40 W
AMARILLO, TX 79106

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 Sammy Cox's NPI number?

The NPI number for Sammy Cox is 1659312775. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 9, 2006.

Where is Sammy Cox located?

Sammy Cox practices at 6200 I-40 W, Amarillo, TX 79106. The listed phone number is (806) 354-9764.

What is Sammy Cox's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Cardiovascular Disease, with taxonomy code 207RC0000X.

Is Sammy Cox enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Sammy 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.

What insurance does Sammy Cox accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and UnitedHealthcare list Sammy 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 Sammy Cox affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Sammy Cox is affiliated with Hereford Regional Medical Center, Northwest Texas Hospital, Bsa Hospital, Parkview Hospital and Ochiltree General Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Sammy Cox was last updated on March 2, 2010. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 16 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.