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Dr. Alan Cox, MD
Erwin, TN
Accepting patients
Who is Dr. Cox, Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner) in Erwin, TN?
Dr. Alan Cox, MD is a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner), who primarily practices in Erwin, TN with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Cox graduated from Medical College of Georgia at Georgia Regents University and completed his residency at Etsu Internal Medicine and Psychiatry. Dr. Cox is fluent in English, German, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Cox’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Cox’s office at (423) 743-4131.
Where did Dr. Cox go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Etsu Internal Medicine and Psychiatry
Medical School: Medical College of Georgia at Georgia Regents University
What languages does Dr. Cox speak?
Dr. Cox and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
German
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Cox treat?
As a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner), Dr. Cox diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Cox. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.
Also known as:
- Age-Related Brain Degeneration
- Dementia
- Senile Dementia
- Brain Degeneration in Elderly
ICD-10 Codes:
- G311: Senile degeneration of brain, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- COPD Flare-Up
- COPD
- COPD Exacerbation
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
- Worsening COPD
- COPD Attack
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Generalized Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Overall Body Weakness
- Widespread Muscle Weakness
- Systemic Muscle Weakness
ICD-10 Codes:
- M6281: Muscle weakness (generalized)
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
- Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Disease
- Heart and Kidney Problems from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
- I1310: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease without heart failure, with stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure
Also known as:
- Severe Malnutrition
- Protein-Calorie Malnutrition
- Malnutrition
- Severe Protein-Energy Malnutrition
- Starvation
- Kwashiorkor
- Marasmus
- Protein-energy malnutrition
- General malnutrition
ICD-10 Codes:
- E43: Unspecified severe protein-calorie malnutrition
- E46: Unspecified protein-calorie malnutrition
Also known as:
- Alzheimer's Disease
- Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet
- AD', 'Alzheimer's Dementia
- Memory Loss Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G309: Alzheimer's disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Parkinson's Disease without Involuntary Movements
- Parkinson's Disease
- Early Parkinson's', 'Non-dyskinetic Parkinsonism', 'Stable Parkinson's Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G20A1: Parkinson's disease without dyskinesia, without mention of fluctuations
Also known as:
- Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Long-term lung failure with low oxygen
- Chronic hypoxic respiratory failure
- Ongoing breathing failure with hypoxia
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9611: Chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Lung Cancer
- Bronchial cancer
- Malignant neoplasm of lung
- Pulmonary cancer
- Right lower lobe lung cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- C3490: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified part of unspecified bronchus or lung
- C3431: Malignant neoplasm of lower lobe, right bronchus or lung
Also known as:
- Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
- ALS', 'Lou Gehrig's Disease
- Motor Neuron Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G1221: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
Also known as:
- Pulmonary Fibrosis
- Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis
- Lung Scarring
- Fibrotic Lung Disease
- Interstitial Pulmonary Fibrosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J8410: Pulmonary fibrosis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Pancreatic Cancer
- Pancreas Cancer
- Malignant Pancreatic Tumor
- Pancreatic Carcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C259: Malignant neoplasm of pancreas, unspecified
Also known as:
- Multiple Sclerosis
- MS
- Demyelinating Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G35: Multiple sclerosis
What procedures does Dr. Cox perform?
As a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner), Dr. Cox performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Cox. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.
Also known as:
- Swallowing Therapy
- Dysphagia Treatment
- Feeding Therapy
- Oral Function Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92526: Treatment of swallowing dysfunction and/or oral function for feeding
Does Dr. Cox accept my insurance?
Dr. Cox accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (423) 743-4131 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Cox accept in Erwin, TN?
Dr. Cox in Erwin, TN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Allied Benefit Systems
BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee
Department of Veterans Affairs
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
Sterling Jewelers
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Cox's office located?
What is Dr. Cox's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Cox's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1003057068.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Cox?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Cox
What is Dr. Alan Cox's specialty?
Dr. Cox is a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner) near Erwin, TN. A physician specializing in general practice is focused on diagnosing, treating, and managing patients with a wide range of illnesses and conditions. Contact Dr. Cox to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Alan Cox affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Cox is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
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Is Alan Cox accepting new patients in Erwin, TN?
Yes, Dr. Alan Cox is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Alan Cox offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Cox's office at (423) 743-4131 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Alan Cox?
Please contact Dr. Cox's office at (423) 743-4131 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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