Quick answers
- Does Thomas R. Cox Iii accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Thomas R. 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 Thomas R. Cox Iii see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 48 Original Medicare patients and 104 services for Thomas R. Cox Iii. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Thomas R. Cox Iii's NPI number?
- 1811930308. 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 Thomas R. 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 | 48 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 104 |
| Different services or procedures | 30 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 71 |
Most frequent services
- Amplifed dna or rna probe detection of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (covid-19) antigen (87635)17 services
- Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals (80053)12 services
- Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count (85025)11 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 cholesterol69%
- High blood pressure67%
- Arthritis38%
- Diabetes29%
Practice locations
Addresses where Thomas R. Cox Iii is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1206 Hwy 411Vonore, TN 37885 (423) 884‑7271
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Thomas R. Cox Iii as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Chota Community Health Services19 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Family Practiceprimary
Other family doctors in Vonore
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Vonore, TN — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Chota Community Health Services
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 | 1975 (51 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1811930308 |
| 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
- 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