Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Artemus Cox

Plastic Surgery Within the Head & Neck (Otolaryngology) Physician (CMS: Otolaryngology) · Birmingham, AL

  • NPI 1417990169
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 33 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 2 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1717 6Th Ave S
Birmingham, AL 352331801
(800) 822-8816
Additional location
1720 2Nd Ave S
Birmingham, AL 352940004
(256) 551-4549
fax (205) 801-7802

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
June 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
February 1, 2024
Year of graduation
1993 — 33 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207YX0007X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Alabama #22777

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1417990169. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
38
Distinct HCPCS
2
Medicare allowed
$3,379
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 20 17 $80
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 18 18 $99

In context: peer comparison

Among 2 peers in this city , average services per provider: 22. This provider delivers 1.7× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$754
Transactions
9
Manufacturers
4
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Integra LifeSciences Corporation 4 $512.66
Smith+Nephew, Inc. 2 $133.81
Aroa Biosurgery Incorporated 2 $68.83
Mauna Kea Technologies, Inc. 1 $38.66

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$754

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Artemus Cox's medical specialty?
Dr. Artemus Cox practices Plastic Surgery Within the Head & Neck (Otolaryngology) Physician in Birmingham, AL.
Where does Dr. Artemus Cox practice?
Dr. Artemus Cox practices at 1717 6Th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 352331801. Office phone: 8008228816.
What is Dr. Artemus Cox's NPI?
Dr. Artemus Cox's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1417990169, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Artemus Cox accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Artemus Cox accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Artemus Cox commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99203). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.