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CURTIS STEPHENSON COX MD
NPI 1760460588
Surgery in Laguna Niguel, CA

Active since January 03, 2006PECOS Enrolled
1 PRECIPICE, LAGUNA NIGUEL, CA 92677(573) 257-0240(949) 429-2462 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 27, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Curtis Stephenson Cox Md NPPES

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

CURTIS STEPHENSON COX MD (NPI 1760460588) is an individual surgery provider in Laguna Niguel, California, licensed in California (C128328) and active in the NPI registry since January 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and maintains a secondary practice location in Ontario.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1760460588
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208600000X
Provider Legal NameCURTIS STEPHENSON COXCredential: MD
Location Address1 PRECIPICELaguna Niguel, CA 92677-5920
Mailing Address1 PrecipiceLaguna Niguel, CA 92677-5920 · (573) 257-0240 · Fax (949) 429-2462
Phone(573) 257-0240
Fax(949) 429-2462
Sole ProprietorYes
Enumeration DateJanuary 3, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 27, 2023
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 27, 2023
✔ NPI 1760460588 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtySurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208600000X
License✔ Licensed in CA · C128328
Definition
A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.
Also ListedNeurological SurgeryTaxonomy 207T00000X · License 35395 (MO)
1 PRECIPICE, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 11131 W 6th St Ste 250Ontario, CA 91762-1108 · Phone (833) 362-7837

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid201078615MO

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)

Curtis Stephenson Cox Md 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 Reassignments

2

Medicare enrollment records show Curtis Cox reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Wound Masters Medical Group Inc
39 mi
Surgery
1131 W 6TH ST STE 250
Ontario, CA 91762
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 7 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1376063461 (833) 362-7837
Signify Health Medical Associates Of California, PC
396 mi
General Practice
505 MONTGOMERY ST, FL 10 & 11
San Francisco, CA 94111
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 407 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1124685169 (972) 715-3800

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

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.

Therapy procedure using ultrasound 97610
Ultrasound therapy is a treatment used to heal and relieve pain. It involves using sound waves to stimulate body tissues, promoting healing and reducing inflammation. It's non-invasive, painless, and typically used for muscle, ligament injuries, or chronic pain.
952 services119 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 92677 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
$96.36 typical visit price
range $62.96 – $187.60
Typical copayment $24.09 (range $15.74 – $46.90)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$77.96 typical visit price
range $20.84 – $153.61
Typical copayment $19.49 (range $5.21 – $38.40)
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.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 11

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

Collagen based wound filler, dry form, sterile, per gram of collagen A6010
DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies · category DA023N
1 supplier150 claims4,725 services$29.94 avg. paid by Medicare
Alginate or other fiber gelling dressing, wound cover, sterile, pad size 16 sq. in. or less, each dressing A6196
DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies · category DA023N
1 supplier106 claims3,916 services$7.12 avg. paid by Medicare
Alginate or other fiber gelling dressing, wound cover, sterile, pad size more than 16 sq. in. but less than or equal to 48 sq. in., each dressing A6197
DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies · category DA023N
1 supplier37 claims925 services$15.89 avg. paid by Medicare
Foam dressing, wound cover, sterile, pad size 16 sq. in. or less, with any size adhesive border, each dressing A6212
DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies · category DA023N
1 supplier132 claims1,674 services$9.40 avg. paid by Medicare
Gauze, non-impregnated, sterile, pad size 16 sq. in. or less, with any size adhesive border, each dressing A6219
DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies · category DA023N
1 supplier51 claims1,260 services$0.92 avg. paid by Medicare
Gauze, impregnated with other than water, normal saline, or hydrogel, sterile, pad size 16 sq. in. or less, without adhesive border, each dressing A6222
DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies · category DA023N
1 supplier28 claims677 services$2.07 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

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 Curtis Cox's NPI number?

The NPI number for Curtis Cox is 1760460588. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 3, 2006.

Where is Curtis Cox located?

Curtis Cox practices at 1 Precipice, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677. The listed phone number is (573) 257-0240.

What is Curtis Cox's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Surgery with taxonomy code 208600000X.

Is Curtis Cox enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Curtis Cox is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Curtis Cox's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Curtis Cox reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Wound Masters Medical Group Inc (Ontario, CA) and Signify Health Medical Associates Of California, PC (San Francisco, CA). 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 Curtis Cox's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Curtis Cox was last updated on September 27, 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.