Dr Bruce Arthur Cox, MD - Medicare Orthopedic Surgery in Shelby, NC

Dr Bruce Arthur Cox, MD is a medicare enrolled "Orthopaedic Surgery" physician in Shelby, North Carolina. He graduated from medical school in 1995 and has 29 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Orthopedic Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Orthocarolina, Pa and his current practice location is 101 Delta Park Dr, Shelby, North Carolina. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (704) 323-2000.

Dr Bruce Arthur Cox is licensed to practice in North Carolina (license number 200300459) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1376545871.

Contact Information

Dr Bruce Arthur Cox, MD
101 Delta Park Dr,
Shelby, NC 28150-3575
(704) 323-2000
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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Bruce Arthur Cox
GenderMale
SpecialityOrthopedic Surgery
Experience29 Years
Location101 Delta Park Dr, Shelby, North Carolina
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Bruce Arthur Cox graduated from medical school in 1995
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1376545871
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/15/2005
  • Last Update Date: 01/02/2015
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5991845042
  • Enrollment ID: I20091221000458

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Bruce Arthur Cox such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1376545871NPI-NPPES
89134GNMedicaidNC

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207X00000XOrthopaedic Surgery 200300459 (North Carolina)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Kindred At HomeShelby, NCHome health agency
Atrium Health ClevelandShelby, NCHospital
Atrium Health LincolnLincolnton, NCHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Orthocarolina, Pa2062316821439

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Dr Bruce Arthur Cox allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameOrthocarolina, Pa
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1497704217
PECOS PAC ID: 2062316821
Enrollment ID: O20031122000126

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Dr Bruce Arthur Cox is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Bruce Arthur Cox, MD
4601 Park Rd, Suite 300,
Charlotte, NC 28209-3239

Ph: (704) 323-2000
Dr Bruce Arthur Cox, MD
101 Delta Park Dr,
Shelby, NC 28150-3575

Ph: (704) 323-2000

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Orthopaedic Surgery Doctors in Shelby, NC

Dr. Yves Boudreau, MD
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Dr. Kevin Todd James, MD
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Dr. William Vincent Stucky, MD
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Phone: 704-323-2000    
Brian Opalacz, D.O.
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 101 Delta Park Dr, Shelby, NC 28150
Phone: 704-484-0606    
Dr. Jacob Friedman, MD
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 101 Delta Park Dr, Shelby, NC 28150
Phone: 704-323-2000    

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