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Dr. Bruce Arthur Cox, MD

(338 Ratings)

Specializes in: Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery

Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, Chicago Medical School

Professional interests include: hip problems, shoulder problems, knee problems

101 Delta Park Drive
Shelby, NC 28150

(704) 323-2000

Dr. Bruce Arthur Cox, MD is an orthopedist in Shelby, NC specializing in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He graduated from Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, Chicago Medical School. Dr. Bruce Arthur Cox, MD is affiliated with OrthoCarolina and ORTHOCAROLINA PA.

Office Locations

101 Delta Park Drive
Shelby, NC 28150

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441 Mcalister Road Suite 1100a
Lincolnton, NC 28092

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Bruce Arthur Cox, MD in 2023

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By Volume:

open reduction

open reduction and internal fixation for femoral neck fracture

partial hip replacement for femoral neck fracture

In 2012, Dr. Bruce Arthur Cox, MD performed more open reduction, open reduction and internal fixation for femoral neck fracture, and partial hip replacement for femoral neck fracture procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within North Carolina.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Bruce Arthur Cox, MD treated as an orthopedist in Shelby, NC during 2012 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bruce Arthur Cox, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	101
doctor visit	490
fracture surgery	15
hip imaging	63
hospital care	37
injections	101
inpatient care	37
joint surgery	48
lower extremity surgery	52
minimally invasive procedures	11
musculoskeletal imaging	258
pelvic imaging	28
reconstructive surgery	37
spinal procedures	12
upper extremity surgery	11
X-rays	366

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Bruce Arthur Cox, MD treated as an orthopedist in Shelby, NC during 2013 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bruce Arthur Cox, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	103
closed (non-surgical) treatment of fracture	13
doctor visit	411
fracture surgery	27
hip imaging	85
hospital care	38
injections	103
inpatient care	38
joint surgery	48
lower extremity surgery	61
musculoskeletal imaging	254
open surgery	14
pelvic imaging	35
reconstructive surgery	48
spinal procedures	11
X-rays	352

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce Arthur Cox, MD.

**Gender**
Male	95
Female	209

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	273
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	132
From 75 to 84	84
85 and over	46
Less than 65	42

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce Arthur Cox, MD in 2013

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	33
Dementia	13
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Bruce Arthur Cox, MD treated as an orthopedist in Shelby, NC during 2014 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bruce Arthur Cox, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	71
decompression surgery	14
doctor visit	378
fracture surgery	25
hip imaging	63
hospital care	44
injections	71
inpatient care	44
joint surgery	43
lower extremity surgery	40
minimally invasive procedures	28
musculoskeletal imaging	162
pelvic imaging	22
reconstructive surgery	15
spinal procedures	18
upper extremity surgery	28
X-rays	223

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce Arthur Cox, MD.

**Gender**
Male	111
Female	189

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	273
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	133
From 75 to 84	84
85 and over	47
Less than 65	36

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce Arthur Cox, MD in 2014

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	33
Dementia	14
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Bruce Arthur Cox, MD treated as an orthopedist in Shelby, NC during 2015 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bruce Arthur Cox, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	129
doctor visit	635
hip imaging	77
hospital care	15
injections	129
inpatient care	15
musculoskeletal imaging	367
pelvic imaging	53
spinal procedures	18
X-rays	438

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce Arthur Cox, MD.

**Gender**
Male	266
Female	534

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	664
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	288
From 75 to 84	232
85 and over	104
Less than 65	176

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce Arthur Cox, MD in 2015

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	35
Dementia	15
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Bruce Arthur Cox, MD treated as an orthopedist in Shelby, NC during 2016 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bruce Arthur Cox, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	148
doctor visit	687
hospital care	25
injections	148
inpatient care	25
joint surgery	11
lower extremity surgery	11
musculoskeletal imaging	223
reconstructive surgery	11
X-rays	223

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce Arthur Cox, MD.

**Gender**
Male	149
Female	287

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	371
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	180
From 75 to 84	119
85 and over	58
Less than 65	79

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce Arthur Cox, MD in 2016

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	20
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	37
Dementia	12
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Bruce Arthur Cox, MD treated as an orthopedist in Shelby, NC during 2017 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bruce Arthur Cox, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	150
doctor visit	616
fracture surgery	15
hospital care	16
injections	150
inpatient care	16
lower extremity surgery	15
musculoskeletal imaging	218
X-rays	218

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce Arthur Cox, MD.

**Gender**
Male	130
Female	246

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	324
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	150
From 75 to 84	121
85 and over	47
Less than 65	58

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce Arthur Cox, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	32
Dementia	13
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Bruce Arthur Cox, MD treated as an orthopedist in Shelby, NC during 2018 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bruce Arthur Cox, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	131
doctor visit	609
fracture surgery	12
hospital care	12
injections	131
inpatient care	12
lower extremity surgery	12
musculoskeletal imaging	236
X-rays	236

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce Arthur Cox, MD.

**Gender**
Male	129
Female	257

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	338
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	154
From 75 to 84	131
85 and over	46
Less than 65	55

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce Arthur Cox, MD in 2018

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	32
Dementia	13
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Bruce Arthur Cox, MD treated as an orthopedist in Shelby, NC during 2019 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bruce Arthur Cox, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	131
doctor visit	590
fracture surgery	15
hospital care	20
injections	131
inpatient care	20
joint surgery	15
lower extremity surgery	15
musculoskeletal imaging	259
open surgery	15
reconstructive surgery	15
X-rays	259

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce Arthur Cox, MD.

**Gender**
Male	125
Female	246

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	325
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	146
From 75 to 84	126
85 and over	47
Less than 65	52

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce Arthur Cox, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	34
Dementia	13
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Bruce Arthur Cox, MD treated as an orthopedist in Shelby, NC during 2020 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bruce Arthur Cox, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	141
doctor visit	581
fracture surgery	29
hospital care	33
injections	141
inpatient care	33
joint surgery	16
lower extremity surgery	29
musculoskeletal imaging	234
open surgery	16
reconstructive surgery	16
X-rays	234

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce Arthur Cox, MD.

**Gender**
Male	134
Female	267

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	366
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	158
From 75 to 84	132
85 and over	53
Less than 65	58

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce Arthur Cox, MD in 2020

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	31
Dementia	10
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Bruce Arthur Cox, MD treated as an orthopedist in Shelby, NC during 2021 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bruce Arthur Cox, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	127
doctor visit	490
hospital care	14
injections	127
inpatient care	14
musculoskeletal imaging	154
X-rays	154

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce Arthur Cox, MD.

**Gender**
Male	115
Female	222

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	310
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	138
From 75 to 84	112
85 and over	46
Less than 65	41

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce Arthur Cox, MD in 2021

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	36
Dementia	12
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Bruce Arthur Cox, MD treated as an orthopedist in Shelby, NC during 2022 were musculoskeletal imaging, X-rays, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bruce Arthur Cox, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	132
doctor visit	523
fracture surgery	15
hip imaging	11
hospital care	22
injections	132
inpatient care	22
joint surgery	33
lower extremity surgery	33
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	11
musculoskeletal imaging	201
open surgery	15
reconstructive surgery	33
X-rays	190

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce Arthur Cox, MD.

**Gender**
Male	121
Female	225

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	320
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	129
From 75 to 84	128
85 and over	66
Less than 65	23

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce Arthur Cox, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	36
Dementia	12
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bruce Arthur Cox, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Bruce Arthur Cox, MD treated as an orthopedist in Shelby, NC were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

aspiration	124
closed (non-surgical) treatment of fracture	13
decompression surgery	14
doctor visit	546
fracture surgery	19
hip imaging	59
hospital care	25
injections	124
inpatient care	25
joint surgery	30
lower extremity surgery	29
minimally invasive procedures	19
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	11
musculoskeletal imaging	233
open surgery	15
pelvic imaging	34
reconstructive surgery	25
spinal procedures	14
upper extremity surgery	19
X-rays	263

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce Arthur Cox, MD.

**Gender**
Male	125
Female	243

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	324
Hispanic	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	115
85 and over	50
Less than 65	56
65 to 74	146

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce Arthur Cox, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Bruce Arthur Cox, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and depression.

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	9
Osteoporosis	11
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	30
Atrial Fibrillation	11
Cancer	8
Dementia	11

Education & Training

Dr. Bruce Arthur Cox, MD graduated from Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, Chicago Medical School. He completed residency at JPS Health Network. He has a state license in North Carolina.

Medical School: Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, Chicago Medical School

Residency: JPS Health Network

Licensed In: North Carolina

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Bruce Arthur Cox, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

OrthoCarolina

ORTHOCAROLINA PA

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Bruce Arthur Cox, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 338 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Bruce Arthur Cox, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Shelby, NC.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Bruce Arthur Cox, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Stryker Corporation	$1,900 KNEES $1,043	Mako $703	TRAUMA & EXTREMITIES $84	HIPS $44	TRAUMA and EXTREMITIES $25
Peerless Surgical Inc.	$325 $325
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.	$257 Persona $143	AccuFill $114
Avanos Medical	$247 ON-Q PUMP AND ACCESSORIES $231	ON-Q* PUMP AND ACCESSORIES $17
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.	$134 VAPR $50	TRUESPAN ORTHOCORD $48	RIGIDLOOP $36
Other	$803 Bone Anchors with Arthroscopic Delivery System $52	Mepilex Border $49	MOVANTIK $47	Exogen Ultrasound Bone Healing System $44	VAC VERAFLO $40	Other $571

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$1,962
Travel and Lodging	$1,512
Education	$192

Biography

Dr. Bruce Cox is a specialist in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. Patient ratings for Dr. Cox average 5.0 stars (out of 5). These areas are among Dr. Cox's clinical interests: knee problems, shoulder problems, and hip problems. Before performing his residency at JPS Health Network, Dr. Cox attended Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, Chicago Medical School. Dr. Cox is professionally affiliated with OrthoCarolina.

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