Quick answers
- Does Charles L. Cox Iii accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Charles L. Cox Iii 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 Charles L. Cox Iii see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 244 Original Medicare patients and 5,012 services for Charles L. Cox Iii. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Charles L. Cox Iii's NPI number?
- 1770783664. 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 Charles L. Cox Iii, 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 | 244 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 5,012 |
| Different services or procedures | 35 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 72 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg (J1010)2,800 services
- Hyaluronan or derivative, synvisc or synvisc-one, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg (J7325)1,440 services
- Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint (20610)167 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)156 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)145 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).
- Arthritis75%
- High blood pressure70%
- High cholesterol66%
- Anxiety25%
- Ischemic heart disease24%
- Diabetes21%
Hospitals where Charles L. Cox Iii works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Charles L. Cox Iii 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.
- Vanderbilt University Medical CenterNashville, TN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 440039
- Vanderbilt Wilson County HospitalLebanon, TN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 440193
Practice locations
Addresses where Charles L. Cox Iii is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1211 Medical Ctr DrNashville, TN 37232 (615) 322‑5000
- 3601 the Vanderbilt ClinicNashville, TN 37232 (615) 322‑3000
- 980 Professional Park Dr, Suite DClarksville, TN 37040 (931) 221‑9967
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Charles L. Cox Iii as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center3,567 clinicians in the group
- Select Physical Therapy Holdings Inc2,024 clinicians in the group
Specialties
Other orthopedic surgeons in Nashville
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Nashville, TN — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Vanderbilt University Medical Center
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 | 2002 (24 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1770783664 |
| 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