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Dr. Charles Leonard Cox III, MD, MPH

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(Charles L. Cox, III, MD, MPH)
Specializes in: General Practice, Sports Medicine and Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery
University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine
Professional interests include: ACL injury, musculoskeletal problems, injuries, and more.
5002 Crossings Circle Suite 230
Mount Juliet, TN 37122

Dr. Charles Leonard Cox III, MD, MPH is a general practitioner in Mount Juliet, TN specializing in general practice, sports medicine and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He graduated from University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine. Dr. Charles Leonard Cox III, MD, MPH is affiliated with Vanderbilt Health.

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Office Locations

5002 Crossings Circle Suite 230
Mount Juliet, TN 37122
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6002 Highway 100
Nashville, TN 37205
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Vanderbilt Health

6606 Charlotte Pike Suite 104
Nashville, TN 37209
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Some issues Dr. Charles Leonard Cox III, MD, MPH can help you with:

Musculoskeletal Problems

The musculoskeletal system refers collectively to the bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, and nerves. It is what gives the body structure and movement. Because this system encompasses so much of the body, musculoskeletal problems are extremely varied and can happen almost anywhere. There are musculoskeletal problems that affect only the joints, those that affect the bones, those that affect tendons and ligaments, and those that can happen in any area of the body but cause pain and numbness.

Joint problems include bursitis and arthritis. Bursitis is the inflammation of a fluid-filled sac cushion on the outside of a joint, causing symptoms including pain and swelling. Arthritis is the inflammation and damage of a joint due to wear and tear or disease. There are several treatments for arthritis, but if the damage progresses far enough, joint replacement may be necessary. In joint replacement, a metal or plastic implant is surgically placed within the joint to make movement easier.

Bone problems include scoliosis, fractures, and osteoporosis. Scoliosis is a curvature of the spine, making the normally straight spine look like a 'C' or 'S.' It is treated with braces or surgery. Osteoporosis is a disease that causes bones to weaken and break easily. It's most common in women, especially older women. Fully half of all women over 65 have osteoporosis. Fractures are any break in the bone. They can be a simple crack or a severe and complicated shatter. Osteoporosis causes fractures in people who have it, but other causes are trauma (such as a fall) or overuse.

Tendon and ligament problems most often result from injury or overuse. Two good examples are ligament tears and tendonitis. The most common ligament tear is the ACL tear in the knee. This ligament supports and stabilizes the knee and is most often torn during sports activities. Tendonitis happens when a tendon, which connects muscles and bones together, becomes irritated and inflamed. This happens most often in older patients who push their bodies too far, leading to pain and swelling. Treatment for both tendon and ligament problems usually includes rest, ice, and supporting the area to let it heal.

Pain and numbness problems can be caused by overuse, disease, an injury, or a compressed nerve. Lower back pain and carpal tunnel syndrome are two of the most common conditions patients encounter. Lower back pain may be caused by sore muscles that have been overworked, or an injury to the disks separating the vertebrae in the spine. Lower back pain usually goes away on its own within a few days, but it may require medical treatment depending on the cause. Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when the nerve at the base of the palm becomes trapped or pinched. Symptoms include tingling, pain, numbness, or weakness in the hand. Treatment involves rest and sometimes steroid injections.

Because the musculoskeletal system involves so much of the body, problems here can be incredibly varied in their type and severity. Some musculoskeletal problems will go away on their own or only require rest, while others may require medication, physical therapy, or even surgery.

Replacement Arthroplasty (Joint Replacement)

Joint replacement, sometimes also called arthroplasty, is an option when a joint becomes severely damaged by disease or injury. The damaged cartilage of the joint is surgically removed, the ends of the bones in the joint are resurfaced, and a prosthetic is installed. Most prosthetic joints are made of a metal piece that fits into a plastic sleeve so that they glide smoothly. A joint replacement increases stability in the damaged area and decreases pain. The hip and knee are the two joints most commonly replaced, but joint replacement can also be performed on the ankle, shoulder, elbow and even fingers.

Although joint replacement is one of the safest and most reliable medical procedures available, it is still a major surgical procedure. All surgical procedures carry risks, such as infection or blood clots. For this reason, doctors try to help their patients avoid surgery for as long as they can. Taking arthritis medications, losing weight, avoiding high impact sports such as running, taking supplements such as glucosamine or chondroitin, or having joint injections may allow a patient to enjoy life without the need for surgery.

After having joint replacement surgery, patients can expect some pain the first few days as they recover. Physical therapy is an important part of recovery, and it can decrease complications and increase future mobility. As soon as possible, returning to low impact sports such as swimming, walking or biking can stretch and heal the new joint. A prosthetic joint can last 15 - 20 years and cannot be further damaged by degenerative diseases such as arthritis, so once it is done patients should be pain-free for many years.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Charles Leonard Cox III, MD, MPH in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Volume:

arthroscopic meniscectomy
arthroscopic surgery
shoulder arthroscopy

In 2023, Dr. Charles Leonard Cox III, MD, MPH performed more arthroscopic meniscectomy, arthroscopic surgery, and shoulder arthroscopy procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within Tennessee.

Top 25%

By Volume:

major joint aspiration
major joint injection

In 2012, Dr. Charles Leonard Cox III, MD, MPH performed more major joint aspiration, and major joint injection procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within Tennessee.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Charles Leonard Cox III, MD, MPH treated as a general practitioner in Mount Juliet, TN during 2012 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Charles Leonard Cox III, MD, MPH for Medicare patients.

aspiration 85
doctor visit 343
injections 85
musculoskeletal imaging 50
pelvic imaging 15
X-rays 65

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Charles Leonard Cox III, MD, MPH treated as a general practitioner in Mount Juliet, TN during 2013 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Charles Leonard Cox III, MD, MPH for Medicare patients.

aspiration 117
doctor visit 370
hospital care 13
injections 117
inpatient care 13
musculoskeletal imaging 59
pelvic imaging 23
X-rays 82

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles Leonard Cox III, MD, MPH.

Gender
Male 87
Female 129
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 193
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 106
From 75 to 84 40
85 and over 14
Less than 65 56

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles Leonard Cox III, MD, MPH in 2013

Hypertension 66
High Cholesterol 46
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 30
Depression 30
Chronic Kidney Disease 23
Asthma 6
Osteoperosis 9
Atrial Fibrilation 10
Heart Failure 10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 13
Diabetes 27
Dementia 9
Cancer 7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Charles Leonard Cox III, MD, MPH treated as a general practitioner in Mount Juliet, TN during 2014 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Charles Leonard Cox III, MD, MPH for Medicare patients.

aspiration 77
doctor visit 266
injections 77
musculoskeletal imaging 19
X-rays 19

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles Leonard Cox III, MD, MPH.

Gender
Male 81
Female 89
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 151
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 85
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 42

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles Leonard Cox III, MD, MPH in 2014

Hypertension 64
High Cholesterol 54
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 32
Depression 26
Chronic Kidney Disease 21
Asthma 6
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 8
Heart Failure 14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 10
Diabetes 25
Dementia 0
Cancer 8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Charles Leonard Cox III, MD, MPH treated as a general practitioner in Mount Juliet, TN during 2015 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Charles Leonard Cox III, MD, MPH for Medicare patients.

aspiration 78
doctor visit 306
injections 78
joint surgery 12
lower extremity surgery 12
minimally invasive procedures 12
musculoskeletal imaging 77
X-rays 77

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles Leonard Cox III, MD, MPH.

Gender
Male 162
Female 216
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 336
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 228
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 78

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles Leonard Cox III, MD, MPH in 2015

Hypertension 63
High Cholesterol 51
Stroke 8
Ischemic Heart Disease 26
Depression 24
Chronic Kidney Disease 19
Asthma 15
Osteoperosis 8
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 11
Diabetes 22
Dementia 0
Cancer 9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Charles Leonard Cox III, MD, MPH treated as a general practitioner in Mount Juliet, TN during 2016 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Charles Leonard Cox III, MD, MPH for Medicare patients.

aspiration 102
doctor visit 286
injections 102
joint surgery 12
lower extremity surgery 12
minimally invasive procedures 12
musculoskeletal imaging 66
X-rays 66

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles Leonard Cox III, MD, MPH.

Gender
Male 83
Female 99
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 161
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 101
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 44

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles Leonard Cox III, MD, MPH in 2016

Hypertension 60
High Cholesterol 49
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 31
Depression 29
Chronic Kidney Disease 25
Asthma 19
Osteoperosis 8
Atrial Fibrilation 9
Heart Failure 14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 13
Diabetes 26
Dementia 0
Cancer 12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Charles Leonard Cox III, MD, MPH treated as a general practitioner in Mount Juliet, TN during 2017 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Charles Leonard Cox III, MD, MPH for Medicare patients.

aspiration 132
doctor visit 331
injections 132
musculoskeletal imaging 50
X-rays 50

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles Leonard Cox III, MD, MPH.

Gender
Male 88
Female 110
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 177
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 117
From 75 to 84 39
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles Leonard Cox III, MD, MPH in 2017

Hypertension 62
High Cholesterol 45
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 32
Depression 29
Chronic Kidney Disease 28
Asthma 8
Osteoperosis 7
Atrial Fibrilation 9
Heart Failure 15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 10
Diabetes 29
Dementia 0
Cancer 7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Charles Leonard Cox III, MD, MPH treated as a general practitioner in Mount Juliet, TN during 2018 were aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Charles Leonard Cox III, MD, MPH for Medicare patients.

aspiration 144
doctor visit 282
injections 144

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles Leonard Cox III, MD, MPH.

Gender
Male 86
Female 96
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 150
Black 17
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 103
From 75 to 84 40
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles Leonard Cox III, MD, MPH in 2018

Hypertension 62
High Cholesterol 48
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 29
Depression 23
Chronic Kidney Disease 27
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 8
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 7
Diabetes 27
Dementia 0
Cancer 7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Charles Leonard Cox III, MD, MPH treated as a general practitioner in Mount Juliet, TN during 2019 were aspiration, injections, reconstructive surgery and joint surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Charles Leonard Cox III, MD, MPH for Medicare patients.

aspiration 124
doctor visit 337
injections 124
joint surgery 13
reconstructive surgery 13
upper extremity surgery 13

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles Leonard Cox III, MD, MPH.

Gender
Male 107
Female 108
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 187
Black 14
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 116
From 75 to 84 51
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles Leonard Cox III, MD, MPH in 2019

Hypertension 69
High Cholesterol 53
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 32
Depression 28
Chronic Kidney Disease 36
Asthma 10
Osteoperosis 7
Atrial Fibrilation 8
Heart Failure 15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 12
Diabetes 31
Dementia 7
Cancer 12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Charles Leonard Cox III, MD, MPH treated as a general practitioner in Mount Juliet, TN during 2020 were aspiration, injections, minimally invasive procedures and joint surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Charles Leonard Cox III, MD, MPH for Medicare patients.

aspiration 105
doctor visit 283
injections 105
joint surgery 12
lower extremity surgery 12
minimally invasive procedures 12

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles Leonard Cox III, MD, MPH.

Gender
Male 90
Female 92
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 166
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 105
From 75 to 84 44
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles Leonard Cox III, MD, MPH in 2020

Hypertension 59
High Cholesterol 48
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 27
Depression 27
Chronic Kidney Disease 26
Asthma 6
Osteoperosis 8
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 8
Diabetes 20
Dementia 0
Cancer 10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Charles Leonard Cox III, MD, MPH treated as a general practitioner in Mount Juliet, TN during 2021 were aspiration, injections, minimally invasive procedures and joint surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Charles Leonard Cox III, MD, MPH for Medicare patients.

aspiration 134
doctor visit 433
injections 134
joint surgery 11
minimally invasive procedures 11
upper extremity surgery 11

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles Leonard Cox III, MD, MPH.

Gender
Male 116
Female 132
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 212
Black 17
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 140
From 75 to 84 66
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles Leonard Cox III, MD, MPH in 2021

Hypertension 63
High Cholesterol 56
Stroke 4
Ischemic Heart Disease 33
Depression 26
Chronic Kidney Disease 27
Asthma 8
Osteoperosis 8
Atrial Fibrilation 9
Heart Failure 11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 6
Diabetes 25
Dementia 4
Cancer 10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Charles Leonard Cox III, MD, MPH treated as a general practitioner in Mount Juliet, TN during 2022 were aspiration, injections, minimally invasive procedures and joint surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Charles Leonard Cox III, MD, MPH for Medicare patients.

aspiration 151
doctor visit 426
injections 151
joint surgery 12
lower extremity surgery 12
minimally invasive procedures 12

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles Leonard Cox III, MD, MPH.

Gender
Male 99
Female 141
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 219
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 143
From 75 to 84 55
85 and over 11
Less than 65 31

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles Leonard Cox III, MD, MPH in 2022

Hypertension 64
High Cholesterol 63
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 23
Depression 24
Chronic Kidney Disease 15
Asthma 11
Osteoperosis 12
Atrial Fibrilation 10
Heart Failure 8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 10
Diabetes 21
Dementia 0
Cancer 16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Charles Leonard Cox III, MD, MPH for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Charles Leonard Cox III, MD, MPH treated as a general practitioner in Mount Juliet, TN were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

aspiration 113
doctor visit 333
hospital care 13
injections 113
inpatient care 13
joint surgery 12
lower extremity surgery 12
minimally invasive procedures 11
musculoskeletal imaging 53
pelvic imaging 19
reconstructive surgery 13
upper extremity surgery 12
X-rays 59

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles Leonard Cox III, MD, MPH.

Gender
Male 90
Female 110
Ethnicity
Black / African American 4
Asian / Pacific Islander 0
Non-Hispanic White 177
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Hispanic 0
Other 0
Age
75 to 84 30
85 and over 2
Less than 65 22
65 to 74 113

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles Leonard Cox III, MD, MPH From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Charles Leonard Cox III, MD, MPH treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and depression.

Hypertension 57
High Cholesterol 46
Stroke 1
Ischemic Heart Disease 26
Depression 24
Chronic Kidney Disease 22
Asthma 8
Osteoporosis 6
Heart Failure 11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 9
Diabetes 23
Atrial Fibrillation 5
Dementia 1
Cancer 8

Education & Training

Dr. Charles Leonard Cox III, MD, MPH graduated from University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine. He completed residency at Tulane University Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the Orthopaedic Surgery - American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and has a state license in Tennessee.

Medical School: University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine

Residency: Tulane University Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: Orthopaedic Surgery - American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (2010)

Licensed In: Tennessee

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Charles Leonard Cox III, MD, MPH is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Vanderbilt Health

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Charles Leonard Cox III, MD, MPH has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 776 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Charles Leonard Cox III, MD, MPH from all over the web to help you find the right in Mount Juliet, TN. 

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Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-10-10
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Dr Cox is awesome at explaining everything & his reasoning behind decisions
Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-11-27
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Dr. Cox and his NP were great.
Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-12-18
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NONE better than Dr. Cox!
Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-05-29
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Very happy with Dr. Cox!
Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-07-22
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Dr Cox was excellent

Biography

Dr. Charles Cox is a specialist in general practice, orthopedics/orthopedic surgery, and sports medicine. He is rated 5.0 stars (out of 5) by his patients. These areas are among his clinical interests: replacement arthroplasty (joint replacement), shoulder injury, and sports health. Before completing his residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of Alabama and a hospital affiliated with Tulane University, Dr. Cox attended medical school at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine. Dr. Cox is affiliated with Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC). According to Doctor.com, he is currently accepting new patients at his office in Mount Juliet, TN.

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