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Dr. Caroline K. Cox, MD

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Specializes in: Urogynecology

University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine

Professional interests include: pelvic reconstructive surgery, pelvic organ prolapse

4621 Eastpark Boulevard
Madison, WI 53718

(608) 914-0800

Dr. Caroline K. Cox, MD is an urogynecologist in Madison, WI specializing in urogynecology. She graduated from University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine. Dr. Caroline K. Cox, MD is affiliated with UW Health and UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN MEDICAL FOUNDATION INC.

Office Locations

202 S Park Street
Madison, WI 53715

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UW Health

4621 Eastpark Boulevard
Madison, WI 53718

(608) 914-0800

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Some issues Dr. Caroline K. Cox, MD can help you with:

Pelvic Organ Prolapse

Pelvic organ prolapse is the bulging of pelvic organs into the vaginal canal due to a weak pelvic floor, causing symptoms like discomfort, pain, urinary problems, and constipation. The pelvic floor is a group of muscles that support the pelvic organs, which are made up of the bladder, rectum, small bowel, uterus, and vagina. Vaginal childbirth, menopause, pelvic surgery, radiation treatments, or being extremely overweight may cause the pelvic floor to weaken. Pelvic organ prolapse is a very common disorder among women, particularly for those who are over 50.

The choice of treatment for pelvic organ prolapse depends on the severity of the condition. Mild to moderate prolapse may be managed by doing pelvic floor strengthening exercises, taking hormone replacement therapy, or using pessaries. Pessaries are small devices inserted into the vagina to help support the pelvic organs. Pessary fitting is a quick procedure done in a doctor's office. For severe prolapse, surgical treatment may be necessary. Pelvic organ prolapse surgery repairs the following:

Cystocele or bladder prolapse, where the bladder sags into the vagina. The surgeon repairs a cystocele by strengthening the front wall of the vagina using stitches so that the bladder will no longer sag.
Enterocele or small bowel prolapse, which occurs when the small bowel descends towards the vagina. To correct an enterocele, the tissues between the small bowel and the vagina are sewn together, allowing them to provide more support.
Rectocele or posterior prolapse, which is the bulging of the front wall of the rectum into the back wall of the vagina. Surgery to repair a rectocele removes the excess stretched tissue between the rectum and vagina.
Uterine prolapse, which occurs when the uterus slips down to the vagina. To treat a uterine prolapse, the surgeon may secure the neck of the uterus (called cervix) to a ligament in the pelvis using stitches. Another option for this type of prolapse is a vaginal hysterectomy, which is the removal of the uterus.

Each of these procedures is performed through a vaginal incision, but an enterocele repair may use the abdominal approach as an alternative. If two or more pelvic organs have prolapsed, a combination of any of these procedures may be performed during the same surgical session.

For women who no longer wish to have intercourse, an operation called colpocleisis

may be a surgical option as well. By closing the vaginal canal, colpocleisis treats pelvic organ prolapse and eliminates any risk of its recurrence.

In most instances, pelvic organ prolapse surgery only requires a hospital stay of one day. Patients may experience vaginal bleeding for the first few weeks following surgery. If this happens, patients should use sanitary pads rather than tampons, as a higher risk of infection is associated with the use of tampons. To further help with recovery, patients should begin doing gentle pelvic floor strengthening exercises a few days after surgery. Doing these exercises at least three times a day as a routine tightens the pelvic floor muscles and prevents the recurrence of prolapse.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Caroline K. Cox, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Affordability:

anterior colporrhaphy

neurostimulation

percutaneous electrical nerve stimulation

percutaneous tibial nerve stimulation

peripheral nerve stimulation

posterior tibial nerve stimulation

In 2023, Dr. Caroline K. Cox, MD had a list price for anterior colporrhaphy, neurostimulation, percutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (PENS), percutaneous tibial nerve stimulation (PTNS), peripheral nerve stimulation, and posterior tibial nerve stimulation (PTNS) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of providers in related specialties within Wisconsin. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Volume:

urinalysis

vaginal sling procedure

By Affordability:

bladder sling surgery

incontinence surgery

lab tests

placement of vaginal support device

urinalysis

urinary incontinence surgery

urine tests

vaginal sling procedure

In 2013, among providers in related specialties within Wisconsin, Dr. Caroline K. Cox, MD performed more urinalysis, and vaginal sling procedure procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and she also had a list price for bladder sling surgery, incontinence surgery, lab tests, placement of vaginal support device, urinalysis, urinary incontinence surgery, urine tests, and vaginal sling procedure that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Caroline K. Cox, MD treated as an urogynecologist in Madison, WI during 2020 were lab tests and urologic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Caroline K. Cox, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	46
lab tests	29
urologic procedures	26

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Caroline K. Cox, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	87

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	69
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	44
From 75 to 84	28
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Caroline K. Cox, MD in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Caroline K. Cox, MD treated during 2020 were high cholesterol, hypertension, diabetes and depression.

Hypertension	52
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	20
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	25
Dementia	0
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Caroline K. Cox, MD treated as an urogynecologist in Madison, WI during 2021 were neurostimulation, minimally invasive procedures, urologic procedures and lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Caroline K. Cox, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	221
lab tests	61
minimally invasive procedures	85
neurostimulation	85
placement of vaginal support device	38
urologic procedures	64

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Caroline K. Cox, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	202

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	170
Black	21
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	101
From 75 to 84	78
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Caroline K. Cox, MD in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Caroline K. Cox, MD treated during 2021 were high cholesterol, hypertension, depression and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	20
Dementia	9
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Caroline K. Cox, MD treated as an urogynecologist in Madison, WI during 2022 were urologic procedures, lab tests, neurostimulation and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Caroline K. Cox, MD for Medicare patients.

catheterization	11
doctor visit	382
incontinence surgery	11
lab tests	88
minimally invasive procedures	73
neurostimulation	73
pelvic surgery	13
placement of vaginal support device	18
reconstructive surgery	13
urologic procedures	108

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Caroline K. Cox, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	312

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	277
Black	18
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	154
From 75 to 84	114
85 and over	32
Less than 65	12

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Caroline K. Cox, MD in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Caroline K. Cox, MD treated during 2022 were high cholesterol, hypertension, osteoperosis and depression.

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	14
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	12
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	27
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	6
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	17
Dementia	0
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Caroline K. Cox, MD treated as an urogynecologist in Madison, WI during 2023 were urologic procedures, lab tests, neurostimulation and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Caroline K. Cox, MD for Medicare patients.

anorectal procedures	13
diagnostic procedures	13
doctor visit	204
incontinence surgery	18
lab tests	65
minimally invasive procedures	40
neurostimulation	40
pelvic surgery	11
placement of vaginal support device	16
reconstructive surgery	11
urologic procedures	111

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Caroline K. Cox, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	222

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	205
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	102
From 75 to 84	83
85 and over	24
Less than 65	13

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Caroline K. Cox, MD in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Caroline K. Cox, MD treated during 2023 were high cholesterol, hypertension, osteoperosis and depression.

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	16
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	12
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	34
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	18
Dementia	0
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2020 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Caroline K. Cox, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Caroline K. Cox, MD treated as an urogynecologist in Madison, WI were urologic procedures, neurostimulation, minimally invasive procedures and lab tests.

anorectal procedures	13
catheterization	11
diagnostic procedures	13
doctor visit	213
incontinence surgery	14
lab tests	60
minimally invasive procedures	66
neurostimulation	66
pelvic surgery	12
reconstructive surgery	12
urologic procedures	77

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2020 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Caroline K. Cox, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	205

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	9
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	180
Hispanic	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	75
85 and over	14
Less than 65	6
65 to 74	100

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Caroline K. Cox, MD From 2020 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Caroline K. Cox, MD treated were high cholesterol, hypertension, osteoperosis and depression.

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	18
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	11
Osteoporosis	24
Heart Failure	6
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	20
Atrial Fibrillation	11
Dementia	2
Cancer	16

Education & Training

Dr. Caroline K. Cox, MD graduated from University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine. She completed residency at University of Wisconsin Affiliated Hospitals. She is certified by the Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery Obstetrics and Gynecology and has a state license in Wisconsin.

Medical School: University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine

Residency: University of Wisconsin Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery Obstetrics and Gynecology

Licensed In: Wisconsin

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Caroline K. Cox, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

UW Health

UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN MEDICAL FOUNDATION INC

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Medtronic USA, Inc.	$208 INTERSTIM $208
Caldera Medical, Inc	$51 Desara $51

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$208
Gift	$51

Biography

Dr. Caroline Cox practices urogynecology. Dr. Cox's areas of expertise consist of pelvic reconstructive surgery and pelvic organ prolapse. She is affiliated with UW Health. She attended medical school at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine. For her professional training, Dr. Cox completed a residency program at a hospital affiliated with the University of Wisconsin.