Active NPI 1205030129 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Joseph A Cochran , MD

Neurological Surgery • Houston, TX

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Joseph Cochran, MD is a certified Neurological Surgery practicing in Houston, TX. With approximately 19 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 2007, Dr. Cochran delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 920 FROSTWOOD DR STE 2.300.

Dr. Cochran is affiliated with Mhs Physicians Of Texas and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient outpatient office visit, new patient outpatient office visit, insertion of tube into internal neck artery for diagnosis or treatment with review by radiologist. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

920 Frostwood Dr Ste 2.300

Houston, TX 770242314

Telephone 7133385519

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Memorial Hermann Medical Group Facility NPI 1891283396

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

2007

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Neurological Surgery in Houston, TX

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

19 Yrs -3.4 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 22.4 Yrs

State Avg: 25.0 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

177 Specialists

Practicing in Houston, TX (703 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

31.6% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

93.7% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Cochran (19 Years) 19 Yrs

Houston Specialty Average (22.4 Years) 22.4 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
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	90	70	$139.00	$56.71
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	33	33	$190.00	$70.87
36224 Insertion of tube into internal neck artery for diagnosis or treatment with review by radiologist	16	14	$7124.56	$451.67
36226 Insertion of tube into brain artery for diagnosis or treatment with review by radiologist	15	13	$5669.40	$248.37

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	75	62	$139.00	$58.11
22853 Insertion of cage or mesh device to spine bone and disc space during spine fusion	23	13	$1320.00	$272.18
36224 Insertion of tube into internal neck artery for diagnosis or treatment with review by radiologist	17	14	$4230.06	$445.95
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	16	16	$190.00	$74.78
36226 Insertion of tube into brain artery for diagnosis or treatment with review by radiologist	13	11	$3965.31	$234.62
22845 Placement of stabilizing device to front, 2-3 spine bone segments	13	13	$6192.00	$767.35

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	64	54	$149.48	$57.02
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	40	40	$201.00	$74.08
36224 Insertion of tube into internal neck artery for diagnosis or treatment with review by radiologist	15	12	$2109.13	$295.87
22853 Insertion of cage or mesh device to spine bone and disc space during spine fusion	15	13	$1320.00	$250.95
22845 Placement of stabilizing device to front, 2-3 spine bone segments	14	14	$6192.00	$705.00
35301 Removal of blood clot and portion of artery of neck	13	12	$5969.00	$1151.59
22558 Fusion of spine bones with removal of disc at lower spinal column, anterior approach	11	11	$13500.00	$1309.11

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	92	67	$200.00	$55.90
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	42	42	$300.00	$73.61
36224 Insertion of tube into internal neck artery for diagnosis or treatment with review by radiologist	19	17	$3610.53	$381.95
36226 Insertion of tube into brain artery for diagnosis or treatment with review by radiologist	18	16	$3265.33	$266.06

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	44	42	$200.00	$45.34
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	38	38	$300.00	$75.95
22614 Fusion of additional segment of spine	29	11	$2219.00	$416.00
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	21	20	$153.00	$76.02
35301 Removal of blood clot and portion of artery of neck	17	15	$5969.00	$1135.94
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	15	15	$267.00	$106.48
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	11	11	$240.00	$107.34

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	87	73	$190.77	$74.26
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	54	54	$289.87	$105.49
22614 Fusion of additional segment of spine	41	11	$1705.22	$409.83
63048 Partial removal of spine bone with release of spinal cord and/or nerves	24	11	$1108.22	$221.41
36224 Insertion of tube into internal neck artery for diagnosis or treatment with review by radiologist	21	18	$2297.29	$354.83
99211 Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of established patient that may not require presence of healthcare professional	17	16	$36.96	$22.55
69990 Use of operating microscope	16	15	$1026.27	$228.89
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	16	15	$161.82	$41.71
36226 Insertion of tube into brain artery for diagnosis or treatment with review by radiologist	15	15	$2432.74	$235.10
63047 Partial removal of middle spine bone with release of spinal cord and/or nerves	13	13	$5378.25	$1060.13
61645 Removal of blood clot and injection to dissolve blood clot from head artery using fluoroscopic guidance, accessed through skin	12	12	$2031.20	$874.88
35301 Removal of blood clot and portion of artery of neck	11	11	$4801.23	$1179.11
22600 Fusion of spine in neck by posterior approach	11	11	$5592.44	$978.47

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	56	50	$199.28	$72.07
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	47	47	$513.92	$156.27
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	37	37	$301.20	$106.64
36224 Insertion of tube into internal neck artery for diagnosis or treatment with review by radiologist	30	27	$2145.56	$412.33
36226 Insertion of tube into brain artery for diagnosis or treatment with review by radiologist	22	22	$1928.66	$233.03
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	16	16	$307.16	$106.47
99211 Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of established patient that may not require presence of healthcare professional	13	13	$35.52	$21.62
63047 Partial removal of middle spine bone with release of spinal cord and/or nerves	12	12	$4453.60	$1091.51

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	58	50	$199.28	$72.41
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	28	27	$513.92	$161.84
36226 Insertion of tube into brain artery for diagnosis or treatment with review by radiologist	26	24	$1756.51	$226.17
36224 Insertion of tube into internal neck artery for diagnosis or treatment with review by radiologist	26	24	$2231.17	$483.08
63048 Partial removal of spine bone with release of spinal cord and/or nerves	24	15	$848.80	$218.56
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	22	20	$307.16	$107.31
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	17	17	$326.53	$102.20
61312 Aspiration of blood accumulation in brain	15	11	$8327.76	$1875.18
63047 Partial removal of middle spine bone with release of spinal cord and/or nerves	11	11	$4453.60	$1016.04

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2025-01-03

Neurological Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207T00000X

State License TX Q1120

A neurological surgeon provides the operative and non-operative management (i.e., prevention, diagnosis, evaluation, treatment, critical care, and rehabilitation) of disorders of the central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous systems, including their supporting structures and vascular supply; the evaluation and treatment of pathological processes which modify function or activity of the nervous system; and the operative and non-operative management of pain. A neurological surgeon treats patients with disorders of the nervous system; disorders of the brain, meninges, skull, and their blood supply, including the extracranial carotid and vertebral arteries; disorders of the pituitary gland; disorders of the spinal cord, meninges, and vertebral column, including those which may require treatment by spinal fusion or instrumentation; and disorders of the cranial and spinal nerves throughout their distribution.

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 390200000X

An individual who is enrolled in an organized health care education/training program leading to a degree, certification, registration, and/or licensure to provide health care.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Mhs Physicians Of Texas

7600 Beechnut St, Houston, TX 770744302

Phone: 7134565686

Mhs Physicians Of Texas

18955 N Memorial Dr, Humble, TX 773384396

Phone: 2813198530

Mhs Physicians Of Texas

23900 Katy Fwy, Katy, TX 774941323

Phone: 2816448111

Mhs Physicians Of Texas

7789 Southwest Fwy, Houston, TX 770741834

Phone: 7134488048

Secondary Practice Locations

7777 Southwest Fwy, 840

Houston, TX 770741802

Phone: 7134568080

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

1 Associated Practitioners

Dr. John Quinn , MD

Neurological Surgery

NPI 1053587865

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

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 January 03, 2025

Registered at 920 FROSTWOOD DR STE 2.300, HOUSTON, TX 770242314 (Tel: 7133385519)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated January 03, 2025

Recorded as JOSEPH COCHRAN, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) January 03, 2025

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

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NPI Profile Active December 06, 2016

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location December 06, 2016

Registered at 7777 SOUTHWEST FWY, 840, HOUSTON, TX 770741802 (Tel: 7134568080)

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Updated Business Mailing Address December 06, 2016

Registered at 7777 SOUTHWEST FWY, 840, HOUSTON, TX 770741802 (Tel: 7134568080)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated December 06, 2016

Recorded as JOSEPH COCHRAN, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) December 06, 2016

Neurological Surgery (License #Q1120 in TX)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration June 13, 2007

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1205030129

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: June 13, 2007

Last Update: January 03, 2025

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

7777 Southwest Fwy, 840

Houston, TX 770741802

Phone: 7134568080

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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