Active NPI 1720041767 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Montgomery H Cox , MD

Surgery • Hickory, NC

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Montgomery Cox, MD is a certified Surgery practicing in Hickory, NC. With approximately 29 years of clinical experience since graduating from Medical University Of South Carolina College Of Medicine in 1997, Dr. Cox delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 415 N CENTER ST.

Dr. Cox is affiliated with Wake Forest University Health Sciences and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include new patient outpatient office visit, subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least, established patient outpatient office visit. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

415 N Center St
Suite 102

Hickory, NC 286015036

Telephone 8283279178

Fax 8283040202

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Unifour Anesthesia Associates Facility NPI 1871573279

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Medical University Of South Carolina College Of Medicine

Graduation Year

1997

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Surgery in Hickory, NC

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

29 Yrs +4.1 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 24.9 Yrs

State Avg: 24.9 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

13 Specialists

Practicing in Hickory, NC (1222 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

70.3% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Cox (29 Years) 29 Yrs

Hickory Specialty Average (24.9 Years) 24.9 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
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	52	52	$288.00	$102.73
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	31	19	$197.00	$73.65
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	27	22	$201.00	$84.88
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	15	15	$420.40	$122.02
47562 Removal of gallbladder using an endoscope	12	12	$2312.00	$606.34
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	12	12	$291.00	$112.80

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	55	55	$288.00	$104.81
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	38	33	$201.00	$85.46
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	19	14	$197.00	$75.46
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	16	16	$374.00	$123.97
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	14	13	$291.00	$121.24
47562 Removal of gallbladder using an endoscope	11	11	$2312.00	$592.31

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	64	64	$288.00	$107.91
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	32	26	$201.00	$87.45
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	21	18	$291.00	$123.71

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	66	66	$288.00	$107.21
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	40	32	$201.00	$86.54
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	25	13	$197.00	$69.82
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	24	24	$374.00	$132.04
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	18	16	$291.00	$126.04

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	61	61	$288.95	$104.10
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	31	31	$340.13	$135.22
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	30	23	$211.20	$70.78
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	16	14	$186.38	$71.21
47562 Removal of gallbladder using an endoscope	15	15	$2480.00	$651.43
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	14	14	$294.57	$105.39

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	64	64	$290.00	$104.45
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	48	41	$218.00	$70.70
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	39	38	$299.00	$133.90
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	28	27	$296.00	$102.28
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	20	15	$163.00	$71.22
47562 Removal of gallbladder using an endoscope	13	13	$2627.00	$643.44

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	71	56	$296.00	$99.28
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	53	53	$290.00	$98.44
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	39	38	$299.00	$126.23
47562 Removal of gallbladder using an endoscope	15	15	$2627.00	$597.78

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	116	91	$296.00	$98.48
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	85	85	$290.00	$99.71

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208600000X

State License NC 200300327

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.

Surgery - Surgical Oncology

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 2086X0206X

State License NC 200300327

A surgical oncologist is a well-qualified surgeon who has obtained additional training and experience in the multidisciplinary approach to the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of cancer patients, and devotes a major portion of his or her professional practice to these activities and cancer research.

Surgery - Vascular Surgery

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 2086S0129X

State License NC 200300327

A surgeon with expertise in the management of surgical disorders of the blood vessels, excluding the intracranial vessels or the heart.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Wake Forest University Health Sciences

810 Fairgrove Church Rd Se, Hickory, NC 286029617

Phone: 3367162734

Wake Forest University Health Sciences

Medical Ctr Blvd, Winston Salem, NC 271570001

Phone: 3367162734

Wake Forest University Health Sciences

1771 Tate Seblvd, Hickory, NC 286024249

Phone: 3367162255

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

7 Historical Events

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Updated Business Mailing Address December 03, 2019

Registered at 100 KIMEL FOREST DR, WINSTON SALEM, NC 271036074 (Tel: 3367162011)

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NPI Profile Active September 19, 2014

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location September 19, 2014

Registered at 415 N CENTER ST, SUITE 102, HICKORY, NC 286015036 (Tel: 8283279178)

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Updated Business Mailing Address September 19, 2014

Registered at PO BOX 602658, CHARLOTTE, NC 282602658 (Tel: 3367162011)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated September 19, 2014

Recorded as MONTGOMERY COX, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) September 19, 2014

Surgery (License #200300327 in NC)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration April 10, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1720041767

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: April 10, 2006

Last Update: December 03, 2019

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

100 Kimel Forest Dr

Winston Salem, NC 271036074

Phone: 3367162011

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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