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Howard A Cox, DPM is a healthcare provider in Mobile, AL specializing in podiatry. Howard trained at Des Moines University of Osteopathic Medicine and Health Sciences, graduating in 1992. Howard is also listed as specializing in podiatry — foot & ankle surgery. Medicare claims data shows Howard provided 750 services to 568 patients.
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Education & Training
Areas of Expertise
Licensing & Certification
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (251) 343-5971
- Email not available
Practice Locations
705 BISHOP LN N
Mobile, AL 36608
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
750 services · 568 patients · 15 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of fingernails or toenails, 6 or more nails | Procedure | 11721 |
56 |
| Removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less | Procedure | 11042 |
30 |
| Simple separation of fingernail or toenail from nail bed, first nail | Procedure | 11730 |
25 |
| Removal of noncancer thickened skin growth, 2-4 growths | Procedure | 11056 |
22 |
| Removal of fingernails or toenails, 1-5 nails | Procedure | 11720 |
21 |
| Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample | Procedure | 36415 |
14 |
| Injection into skin growth, 1-7 growths | Procedure | 11900 |
13 |
| X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views | Imaging | 73630 |
38 |
| Removal of tissue from wound, 20.0 sq cm or less | Treatment | 97597 |
45 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
214 |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other podiatry specialists at this location 2
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Also at this address 1
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other podiatry specialists in Mobile 6
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Des Moines University of Osteopathic Medicine and Health Sciences 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1992 at Des Moines University of Osteopathic Medicine and Health Sciences 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of fingernails or toenails, 6 or more nails 8
Providers in AL who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Cox's specialty?
Dr. Cox is a podiatry in Mobile, AL. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “PODIATRY”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Cox?
Dr. Cox is listed at 705 BISHOP LN N, Mobile, AL 36608. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Cox?
The number on file is (251) 343-5971. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Cox?
Dr. Cox's National Provider Identifier is 1831267863. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Cox's medical education?
Dr. Cox attended Des Moines University of Osteopathic Medicine and Health Sciences, graduating in 1992. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Cox have?
Dr. Cox has 34 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1992, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Cox known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Cox performs procedures including removal of fingernails or toenails, 6 or more nails, removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less and simple separation of fingernail or toenail from nail bed, first nail; reads or performs imaging such as x-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views; provides treatments such as removal of tissue from wound, 20.0 sq cm or less, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
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