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DR. ERNEST WINSTON COCHRAN JR. M.D.
NPI 1710920269
Internal Medicine - Medical Oncology in Paris, TX

Active since June 13, 2006PECOS Enrolled
89.44/100
CMS Quality Rating
3550 NE LOOP 286, PARIS, TX 75460(903) 785-0031(903) 484-6755 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 12, 2016. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Dr. Ernest Winston Cochran Jr. M.d. NPPES

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

DR. ERNEST WINSTON COCHRAN JR. M.D. (NPI 1710920269) is an individual medical oncology provider in Paris, Texas, licensed in Texas (F1460) and active in the NPI registry since June 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1710920269
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RX0202X
Provider Legal NameDR. ERNEST WINSTON COCHRAN JR.Credential: M.D.
Location Address3550 NE LOOP 286Paris, TX 75460-5004
Mailing AddressPo Box 911230Dallas, TX 75391-1230 · (972) 997-8000 · Fax (972) 437-9605
Phone(903) 785-0031
Fax(903) 484-6755
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateJune 13, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 12, 2016
✔ NPI 1710920269 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Medical OncologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RX0202X
License✔ Licensed in TX · F1460
Definition
An internist who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of all types of cancer and other benign and malignant tumors. This specialist decides on and administers therapy for these malignancies as well as consults with surgeons and radiotherapists on other treatments for cancer.
3550 NE LOOP 286, Paris, TX 75460
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Other Identifiers 6

Other830000144TX · Railroad
Medicare UPINC14573
Medicare PIN87819KTX
Other8R1412TX · Blue Cross Of Texas
Medicaid132529202TX
Medicaid100153600AOK

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. Ernest Winston Cochran Jr. M.d. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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 Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Ernest Cochran reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Texas Oncology PA
95 mi
Medical Oncology
3410 WORTH ST
Dallas, TX 75246
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 1,054 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1003083445 (972) 997-8000

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

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 75460 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
$166.88 typical visit price
range $54.84 – $166.88
Typical copayment $41.72 (range $13.71 – $41.72)
Most-billed visit code 99205
Established Patient
$97.05 typical visit price
range $17.52 – $136.11
Typical copayment $24.26 (range $4.38 – $34.02)
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.

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.

89.44/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored through an Alternative Payment Model
Quality75.85
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 11

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

TERESA TRABERT NP
Nurse Practitioner (Gerontology)
3550 NE LOOP 286
PARIS, TX 75460
Lamar County (903) 785-0031
DEBRA DONETTE GEORGE NURSE PRACTITIONER
Nurse Practitioner
3550 NE LOOP 286
PARIS, TX 75460
Lamar County (903) 785-0031
ONCOLOGY PHARMACY SERVICES, INC
Pharmacy (Specialty Pharmacy)
3550 NE LOOP 286
PARIS, TX 75460
Lamar County (903) 737-4539
BRIAN DION JONES PHARMD
Pharmacist (Oncology)
3550 NE LOOP 286
PARIS, TX 75460
Lamar County (903) 737-4539
DR. SUCHARU PRAKASH MD
Internal Medicine (Medical Oncology)
3550 NE LOOP 286
PARIS, TX 75460
Lamar County (903) 785-0031
DR. SANJAY K EMANDI MD
Radiology (Radiation Oncology)
3550 NE LOOP 286
PARIS, TX 75460
Lamar County (903) 785-0031
CARYN RESNICK FNP-C
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
3550 NE LOOP 286
PARIS, TX 75460
Lamar County (903) 737-4515
DR. CELESTE ANN WILCOX MD, PHD
Internal Medicine (Medical Oncology)
3550 NE LOOP 286
PARIS, TX 75460
Lamar County (903) 785-0031

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 Ernest Cochran's NPI number?

The NPI number for Ernest Cochran is 1710920269. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 13, 2006.

Where is Ernest Cochran located?

Ernest Cochran practices at 3550 NE Loop 286, Paris, TX 75460. The listed phone number is (903) 785-0031.

What is Ernest Cochran's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Medical Oncology, with taxonomy code 207RX0202X.

Is Ernest Cochran enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Ernest Cochran is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Ernest Cochran's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Ernest Cochran reassigns Medicare benefits to Texas Oncology PA (Dallas, TX). The 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 Ernest Cochran's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Ernest Cochran accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas list Ernest Cochran 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Ernest Cochran was last updated on December 12, 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.