Quick answers
- Does David T. Cozart accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says David T. Cozart accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does David T. Cozart see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 176 Original Medicare patients and 565 services for David T. Cozart. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is David T. Cozart's NPI number?
- 1275538498. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for David T. Cozart, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 176 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 565 |
| Different services or procedures | 68 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 72 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more (99215)147 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more (99205)54 services
- Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope (43239)45 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)38 services
- Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare (45385)25 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Arthritis53%
- Diabetes43%
- Anxiety31%
- Depression28%
Hospitals where David T. Cozart works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists David T. Cozart at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Helen Keller HospitalSheffield, AL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 010019
- North Alabama Medical CenterFlorence, AL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 010006
- North Alabama Shoals HospitalMuscle Shoals, AL · Acute Care Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 010157
Practice locations
Addresses where David T. Cozart is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 201 Avalon AveMuscle Shoals, AL 35661 (256) 386‑1600
- 203 Avalon AveMuscle Shoals, AL 35661 (256) 629‑1062
- 203 Avalon Ave, Suite 240Muscle Shoals, AL 35661
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists David T. Cozart as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Shoals Health Group LLC12 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- General Surgeryprimary
Other general surgeons in Alabama
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Alabama — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Shoals Health Group LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Tennessee, Hsc, College Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1990 (36 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1275538498 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians