Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Joshua Cochrane, MD
Emergency Medicine Physician (CMS: Emergency Medicine) · Hickory, NC
- NPI 1871555151
- Accepts Medicare
- 29 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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420 N Center St
Hickory, NC 286015046
(828) 315-3000 - Mailing address
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Po Box 643822
Cincinnati, OH 452643822
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- April 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- January 6, 2012
- Year of graduation
- 1997 — 29 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207P00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- North Carolina #200000382
- Medicaid
- NC #89126K3
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1871555151. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
312
Distinct HCPCS
4
Medicare allowed
$33,063
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99285 |
Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making | 134 | 124 | $163 | |
93010 |
Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only | 101 | 95 | $8 | |
99284 |
Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making | 56 | 52 | $112 | |
99291 |
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes | 21 | 21 | $198 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 6 peers in Hickory Emergency Medicine Physician, average services per provider: 90. This provider delivers 3.5× the peer median.Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
215
Patients
201
Total drug cost
$1,452
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ondansetron Odt (Ondansetron) | Brand | 46 | 45 | $231 |
| Naproxen | Generic | 41 | 41 | $148 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | Generic | 23 | 23 | $363 |
| Cephalexin | Generic | 20 | 20 | $132 |
| Prednisone | Generic | 20 | 20 | $53 |
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) | Brand | 18 | 18 | $67 |
| Cefuroxime (Cefuroxime Axetil) | Brand | 13 | 12 | $254 |
| Methylprednisolone | Generic | 12 | 11 | $109 |
| Dicyclomine Hcl | Generic | 11 | 11 | $52 |
| Methocarbamol | Generic | 11 | 0 | $44 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Joshua Cochrane's medical specialty?
Dr. Joshua Cochrane practices Emergency Medicine Physician in Hickory, NC.
Where does Dr. Joshua Cochrane practice?
Dr. Joshua Cochrane practices at 420 N Center St, Hickory, NC 286015046. Office phone: 8283153000.
What is Dr. Joshua Cochrane's NPI?
Dr. Joshua Cochrane's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1871555151, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Joshua Cochrane accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Joshua Cochrane accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Joshua Cochrane commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99285); Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only (HCPCS 93010); Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99284). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.