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Diagnostic Radiology

James K. Cox Jr., MD

Works at hospitals in Maryville, TN · Knoxville, TN · Tennessee

Summary

Dr. James K. Cox Jr., MD is a radiologist at 266 Joule St, Alcoa, TN 37701. Phone: (865) 984-3864. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, James K. Cox Jr. had 3,511 Original Medicare patients and 6,175 services. NPI 1952460131. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Radiologist (Medicare lists Diagnostic Radiology)
  • Address: 266 Joule St, Alcoa, TN 37701 · Directions (4 more locations)
  • Phone: (865) 984‑3864
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospitals: Blount Memorial Hospital, University Health System, Inc
  • Group practice: Elite Imaging LLC (+2 more)
  • Medical school: University Of Tennessee, Hsc, College Of Medicine · graduated 1988 (38 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about James K. Cox Jr., joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does James K. Cox Jr. accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says James K. Cox Jr. 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 James K. Cox Jr. see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 3,511 Original Medicare patients and 6,175 services for James K. Cox Jr.. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is James K. Cox Jr.'s NPI number?
1952460131. 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 James K. Cox Jr., 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 patients3,511
Services billed to Medicare6,175
Different services or procedures188
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients75

Most frequent services

  1. X-ray of chest, 1 view (71045)752 services
  2. X-ray of chest, 2 views (71046)625 services
  3. Ct scan head or brain without contrast (70450)301 services
  4. Dxa bone density measurement of hip, pelvis, spine (77080)221 services
  5. X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views (73630)219 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%
  • Arthritis60%
  • Ischemic heart disease35%
  • Diabetes34%
  • Chronic kidney disease33%

Hospitals where James K. Cox Jr. works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists James K. Cox Jr. 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.

Practice locations

Addresses where James K. Cox Jr. is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists James K. Cox Jr. as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Elite Imaging LLC127 clinicians in the group
  • Leconte Radiology PC30 clinicians in the group
  • Northeast Radiology PC14 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other radiologists in Alcoa

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Alcoa, TN — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Elite Imaging LLC

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of Tennessee, Hsc, College Of Medicine
Graduation year1988 (38 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1952460131
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians