Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Howard Cox, DPM

Podiatrist (CMS: Podiatry) · Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist · Mobile, AL

  • NPI 1831267863
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 34 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 2 states
  • Male
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
705 Bishop Ln N
Mobile, AL 366085838
(251) 343-5971
fax (251) 343-7589
Mailing address
Po Box 8407
Mobile, AL 366890407

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
November 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
March 6, 2023
Year of graduation
1992 — 34 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
213E00000X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
Alabama #357 · Iowa #00616
Medicaid
IA #0147652

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1831267863. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
409
Distinct HCPCS
9
Medicare allowed
$31,302
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 82 69 $81
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes 61 59 $51
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 59 59 $101
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 58 58 $147
11721 Removal of fingernails or toenails, 6 or more nails 54 53 $40
11720 Removal of fingernails or toenails, 1-5 nails 33 32 $30
11056 Removal of noncancer thickened skin growth, 2-4 growths 22 18 $74
73630 X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views 20 20 $26
97597 Removal of tissue from wound, 20.0 sq cm or less 20 19 $88

In context: peer comparison

Among 2 peers in Mobile Podiatrist, average services per provider: 72. This provider delivers 5.7× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$510
Transactions
17
Manufacturers
6
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Organogenesis INC. 9 $347.25
Paratek Pharmaceuticals, INC. 3 $60.44
Nevro Corp. 2 $42.96
Salix Pharmaceuticals, A Division of Bausch Health US, LLC 1 $21.41
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals Lp 1 $20.54
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, INC 1 $17.82

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$510

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
256
Patients
162
Total drug cost
$5,631
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Terbinafine Hcl Generic 61 42 $1,477
Gabapentin Generic 53 28 $551
Ketoconazole Generic 39 27 $1,142
Clotrimazole-Betamethasone (Clotrimazole/Betamethasone Dip) Brand 34 18 $1,132
Cephalexin Generic 26 23 $334
Ciclopirox Generic 18 13 $795
Meloxicam Generic 13 0 $81
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass (Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav) Brand 12 11 $120

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Howard Cox's medical specialty?
Dr. Howard Cox practices Podiatrist in Mobile, AL.
Where does Dr. Howard Cox practice?
Dr. Howard Cox practices at 705 Bishop Ln N, Mobile, AL 366085838. Office phone: 2513435971.
What is Dr. Howard Cox's NPI?
Dr. Howard Cox's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1831267863, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Howard Cox accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Howard Cox accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Howard Cox commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99212); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99203). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.