Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Ruth Cox, NP
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (CMS: Nurse Practitioner) · Marriage & Family Therapist · Morehead City, NC
- NPI 1578584215
- Accepts Medicare
- 53 yrs in practice
- Female
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
Operates at 7 locations .
- Primary practice
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3332 Bridges St
Morehead City, NC 285573280
(252) 726-9006 - Additional location
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1414 Medical Center Dr
Wilmington, NC 284017505
(910) 790-9949 - Additional location
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1496 Hwy 701 N
Elizabethtown, NC 28412
(910) 202-3155 - Additional location
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1806 S 15Th St
Wilmington, NC 284016479
(910) 772-2515 - Additional location
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1886 Nc Hwy S 133
Rocky Point, NC 28457
(910) 259-0668 - Additional location
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309 Progress Dr
Burgaw, NC 284253280
(910) 259-0668 - Additional location
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6 Doctors Cir Ste 1
Supply, NC 284626358
(910) 754-4233 - Mailing address
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615 Shipyard Blvd
Wilmington, NC 284126431
Show 4 more locations
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- July 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- August 4, 2025
- Year of graduation
- 1973 — 53 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 363LP0808X — NUCC code
- State licenses (2)
- North Carolina #5000689 · North Carolina #LMFT 1039
- Medicaid
- NC #6113132
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1578584215. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
87
Distinct HCPCS
3
Medicare allowed
$9,081
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 39 | 12 | $103 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 33 | 16 | $73 | |
99205 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 60-74 minutes | 15 | 15 | $177 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 1 peers in Morehead City Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, average services per provider: 29. This provider delivers 3.0× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$99
Transactions
5
Manufacturers
4
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iti, INC. (D/B/A Intra-Cellular Therapies, INC.) | 2 | $40.05 | |
| Ironshore Pharmaceuticals INC. | 1 | $24.64 | |
| Janssen Pharmaceuticals, INC | 1 | $20.57 | |
| Abbvie INC. | 1 | $13.35 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
249
Patients
0
Total drug cost
$83,780
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quetiapine Fumarate | Generic | 51 | 0 | $836 |
| Trazodone Hcl | Generic | 29 | 0 | $748 |
| Hydroxyzine Hcl | Generic | 26 | 0 | $1,358 |
| Latuda (Lurasidone Hcl) | Brand | 25 | 0 | $64,227 |
| Divalproex Sodium ER (Divalproex Sodium) | Brand | 21 | 0 | $2,235 |
| Duloxetine Hcl | Generic | 18 | 0 | $193 |
| Divalproex Sodium | Generic | 15 | 0 | $586 |
| Benztropine Mesylate | Generic | 14 | 0 | $159 |
| Carbamazepine | Generic | 14 | 0 | $1,103 |
| Lurasidone Hcl | Generic | 14 | 0 | $11,940 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Ruth Cox's medical specialty?
Dr. Ruth Cox practices Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in Morehead City, NC.
Where does Dr. Ruth Cox practice?
Dr. Ruth Cox practices at 3332 Bridges St, Morehead City, NC 285573280. Office phone: 2527269006.
What is Dr. Ruth Cox's NPI?
Dr. Ruth Cox's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1578584215, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Ruth Cox accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Ruth Cox accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Ruth Cox commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99205). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.