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Active NPI 1619236858 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Cara Cox

Anesthesiology • Birmingham, AL

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Cara Cox is a certified Anesthesiology practicing in Birmingham, AL. With approximately 15 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Alabama School Of Medicine in 2011, Cara Cox delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1717 6TH AVE S.

Cara Cox is affiliated with University Of Alabama Health Services Foundation, Pc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include anesthesia for lens surgery, anesthesia for retinal surgery, anesthesia for procedure on eye. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

1717 6th Ave S

Birmingham, AL 352331801

Telephone 8008228816
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Alabama School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

2011

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Anesthesiology in Birmingham, AL

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
15 Yrs -6.4 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 21.4 Yrs
State Avg: 26.1 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
275 Specialists

Practicing in Birmingham, AL (610 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
1.5% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
94.0% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Cox (15 Years) 15 Yrs
Birmingham Specialty Average (21.4 Years) 21.4 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)
Reporting Year:
HCPCS Code & Description Services Patients Submitted Charge Medicare Allowed
00142 Anesthesia for lens surgery
129 126 $1045.97 $61.24
00145 Anesthesia for retinal surgery
49 49 $1805.31 $112.06
00140 Anesthesia for procedure on eye
46 46 $1433.48 $86.30
00103 Anesthesia for procedure on eyelid
25 25 $1468.40 $87.06
00300 Anesthesia for other procedure on skin, muscles, or nerves of head, neck, and upper back
18 17 $1910.00 $116.63

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Anesthesiology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207L00000X

State License AL 32905

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.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

University Of Alabama Health Services Foundation, Pc

619 19th St S, Birmingham, AL 352491900

Phone: 2059344011

Secondary Practice Locations

619 19th St S

Birmingham, AL 352331900

Phone: 2059343411

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

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Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

9 Historical Events
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Updated Practice Location October 25, 2022

Registered at 1717 6TH AVE S, BIRMINGHAM, AL 352331801 (Tel: 8008228816)

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Updated Business Mailing Address October 25, 2022

Registered at 1717 6TH AVE S, BIRMINGHAM, AL 352331801

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated October 25, 2022

Recorded as CARA COX

NPI Profile Active May 05, 2016

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location May 05, 2016

Registered at 619 19TH ST S, JT 845, BIRMINGHAM, AL 352496810 (Tel: 2059344696)

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Updated Business Mailing Address May 05, 2016

Registered at PO BOX 55310, BIRMINGHAM, AL 352555310 (Tel: 2059344696)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated May 05, 2016

Recorded as CARA COX, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) May 05, 2016

Anesthesiology (License #32905 in AL)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration May 09, 2012

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1619236858
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: May 09, 2012
Last Update: June 29, 2023
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

1717 6th Ave S

Birmingham, AL 352331801

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
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