Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Hector Dox, M.D.
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician (CMS: Thoracic Surgery) · Columbus, MS
- NPI 1154324895
- Accepts Medicare
- 38 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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255 Baptist Blvd Ste 401
Columbus, MS 397052006
(662) 244-2288
fax (662) 244-2289 - Mailing address
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Po Box 405827
Atlanta, GA 303845800
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- May 2005 — 21 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- October 21, 2016
- Year of graduation
- 1988 — 38 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 208G00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Ohio #35067151
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1154324895. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
81
Distinct HCPCS
4
Medicare allowed
$55,357
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
33361 |
Replacement of aortic valve through the skin and femoral artery | 30 | 30 | $737 | |
99205 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 60-74 minutes | 24 | 24 | $218 | |
33533 |
Coronary artery bypass using artery graft, 1 graft | 15 | 15 | $1,772 | |
99222 |
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes | 12 | 12 | $120 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 3 peers in Columbus Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician, average services per provider: 19. This provider delivers 4.3× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$1,768
Transactions
20
Manufacturers
9
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edwards Lifesciences Corporation | 12 | $1,505.45 | |
| Abiomed | 1 | $73.75 | |
| Lsi Solutions INC | 1 | $37.62 | |
| Ethicon US, LLC | 1 | $35.66 | |
| Zoll Services LLC (A/K/A Zoll LifeCor Corp) | 1 | $29.87 | |
| Corcym INC | 1 | $26.17 | |
| Baxter Healthcare | 1 | $24.35 | |
| Pinnacle Biologics, INC | 1 | $21.06 | |
| Elite Orthopedics, LLC | 1 | $13.63 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
132
Patients
82
Total drug cost
$1,217
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metoprolol Tartrate | Generic | 44 | 27 | $422 |
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) | Brand | 32 | 32 | $407 |
| Amiodarone Hcl | Generic | 26 | 23 | $132 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | Generic | 19 | 0 | $243 |
| Furosemide | Generic | 11 | 0 | $13 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Hector Dox's medical specialty?
Dr. Hector Dox practices Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician in Columbus, MS.
Where does Dr. Hector Dox practice?
Dr. Hector Dox practices at 255 Baptist Blvd Ste 401, Columbus, MS 397052006. Office phone: 6622442288.
What is Dr. Hector Dox's NPI?
Dr. Hector Dox's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1154324895, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Hector Dox accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Hector Dox accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Hector Dox commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Replacement of aortic valve through the skin and femoral artery (HCPCS 33361); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99205); Coronary artery bypass using artery graft, 1 graft (HCPCS 33533). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.