Physician Profile
Unclaimed ProfileAbout COX
Based in Huntsville, AL, John Byron Cox, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under ophthalmology. John graduated from University of Mississippi School of Medicine in 1973.
Summarised automatically from public NPI registry and CMS Medicare data. Not written or reviewed by this provider. Claim this profile to replace it.
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Common questions
What is Dr. Cox's specialty?
Dr. Cox is an ophthalmology in Huntsville, AL. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “OPHTHALMOLOGY”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Cox?
Dr. Cox is listed at 333 WHITESPORT DR SW SUITE 101, Huntsville, AL 35801. 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 (256) 880-0667. 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 1477572063. 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 University of Mississippi School of Medicine, graduating in 1973. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Cox have?
Dr. Cox has 53 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1973, 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 recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser; provides treatments such as established patient complete exam of visual system and established patient problem focused exam of visual system, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
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Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Cox. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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Licensing & Certification
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (256) 880-0667
- Email not available
Practice Locations
333 WHITESPORT DR SW SUITE 101
Huntsville, AL 35801
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
407 services · 390 patients · 7 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
13 |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
235 |
| Established patient problem focused exam of visual system | Treatment | 92012 |
61 |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
24 |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
17 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more | Office visit | 99212 |
33 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
24 |
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 ophthalmology specialists at this location 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other ophthalmology specialists in Huntsville 7
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 23 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at University of Mississippi School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1973 at University of Mississippi School of Medicine 7
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser 8
Providers in AL who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Provider data sourced from the NPPES NPI Registry and CMS public datasets. Information is provided for reference and is not medical advice.