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Dr. Cheryl Ann Cox, MD

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Specializes in: Adult Gastroenterology

Professional interests include: colonoscopy, inflammatory bowel disease, capsule endoscopy, and more.

2930 CHESTERFIELD AVENUE
CHARLESTON, WV 25304

(304) 351-1700

Dr. Cheryl Ann Cox, MD is a gastroenterologist in CHARLESTON, WV specializing in adult gastroenterology. Dr. Cheryl Ann Cox, MD is affiliated with Vandalia Health CAMC.

Office Locations

2930 CHESTERFIELD AVENUE
CHARLESTON, WV 25304

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Some issues Dr. Cheryl Ann Cox, MD can help you with:

Colonoscopy

Colonoscopy is the use of a special tool called a colonoscope (a thin, flexible tube with a camera on the end) to examine the inside of the colon and rectum. The tube is typically inserted anally, and it allows the physician to examine the large intestine from the inside. It may be done at any time to diagnose bowel problems, but routine colonoscopies are advised after the age of 50 to screen for colon cancer.

A colonoscopy may be performed to diagnose:

Intestinal ulcers
Polyps
Bowel cancer
An unidentified source of pain or bleeding in the intestine

Patients may be asked to drink only liquids in the days before a colonoscopy, or they may be given an enema to remove residual fecal matter. Before the exam, patients are given medication to help them relax, and then lay on their side on a table. The scope is inserted into the anus and gently moved all the way through the large intestine. Air may be pumped into the intestine to improve the view for the physician. Any polyps that are found will be removed. Then the colonoscope will be withdrawn. A colonoscopy is not usually painful, but patients may feel some bloating or have some cramps right afterward. If patients have polyps removed, they might experience a small amount of bleeding. Any side effects should go away within a few hours.

Gastrointestinal Problems (Digestive Disorders)

The gastrointestinal system, or GI tract, is the name given to a collection of organs that work together to digest food. These organs fit together in a long tube, running from the mouth to the anus, and include the esophagus, stomach, and intestines, among others. With so many parts working together, complicated by today's busy lifestyles and diets, digestive problems are common. As many as 1 in 3 Americans have a digestive or GI disorder. There are a huge variety of digestive problems, but the most common are IBS, constipation, GERD, hemorrhoids, and ulcers.

IBS, or irritable bowel syndrome, happens when the muscles surrounding the colon contract too easily or frequently. The result is abdominal pain, cramps, diarrhea or constipation, gas and bloating. IBS attacks can often be brought on by specific triggers, so a key part of treatment is learning which foods trigger IBS attacks and avoiding them. Treatment also includes exercise, avoiding stress, and medications if needed.

Constipation, or large, hard, or infrequent stools, happens to everyone at some point. It can be caused by a disruption in routine or food, or by eating a diet without many fresh fruits and vegetables. Although it is uncomfortable, constipation is common and usually not serious, but it can sometimes become chronic. Adding fiber to the diet, exercising, and taking medications may help.

GERD, or gastroesophageal reflux disease, is a severe form of chronic heartburn where stomach acid spills back up into the esophagus. Left untreated, the acid may even eat away at the esophagus and cause serious damage. Treatment includes changing the diet to avoid trigger foods, losing weight if needed, medications, or even surgery.

Hemorrhoids are blood vessels around the rectum that become irritated, swollen or torn while straining during a bowel movement. They are most often caused by constipation, but can also be caused by pregnancy, diarrhea, or simply a genetic predisposition towards hemorrhoids. Treatment involves first treating any constipation issues, then keeping the area clean and soothed until it has healed. If these measures are ineffective, surgery is sometimes used.

Peptic ulcers are sores or spots of inflammation in the lining of the stomach or close to the stomach in the small intestine. Usually this area is coated with a protective lining that shields the tissue from the strong stomach acid, but a break in the lining can let acid in, causing the sores. It used to be thought that stress caused ulcers, but now it is known that is not the case. Most often, they are caused by an infection by H. pylori bacteria, but ulcers can also be caused by alcohol abuse or overuse of aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, or other NSAIDS. The symptoms of an ulcer are pain, hunger, nausea, and fatigue.

Gastrointestinal problems, perhaps more than any other area, are markedly affected by lifestyle. Many disorders can be prevented or treated at least in part by eating a healthy diet high in fiber, exercising regularly, drinking enough water, and limiting alcohol intake. Still, the frequency of digestive disorders means that even the healthiest person can be affected by them. Anyone who notices blood in their stool, experiences abdominal pain, unexplained weight loss, or any significant change in bowel movements should see a doctor.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Cheryl Ann Cox, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in CHARLESTON, WV during 2012 were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Cheryl Ann Cox, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	171
doctor visit	192
gastrointestinal procedures	318
hospital care	535
inpatient care	535
minimally invasive procedures	318
preventive care	68
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	171

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Cheryl Ann Cox, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in CHARLESTON, WV during 2013 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Cheryl Ann Cox, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	250
doctor visit	190
esophageal dilation	16
gastrointestinal procedures	426
hospital care	343
inpatient care	328
minimally invasive procedures	426
preventive care	129
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	250

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Cheryl Ann Cox, MD.

**Gender**
Male	192
Female	350

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	515
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	214
From 75 to 84	137
85 and over	50
Less than 65	141

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Cheryl Ann Cox, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	39
Dementia	13
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Cheryl Ann Cox, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in CHARLESTON, WV during 2014 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, hospital care and removal of lesion (e.g. growth).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Cheryl Ann Cox, MD for Medicare patients.

balloon dilation	15
diagnostic procedures	268
doctor visit	210
esophageal dilation	15
gastrointestinal procedures	403
hospital care	285
inpatient care	267
minimally invasive procedures	403
preventive care	82
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	268

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Cheryl Ann Cox, MD.

**Gender**
Male	194
Female	342

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	509
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	212
From 75 to 84	131
85 and over	54
Less than 65	139

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Cheryl Ann Cox, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	40
Dementia	12
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Cheryl Ann Cox, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in CHARLESTON, WV during 2015 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Cheryl Ann Cox, MD for Medicare patients.

balloon dilation	19
diagnostic procedures	313
doctor visit	229
esophageal dilation	19
gastrointestinal procedures	463
hospital care	347
inpatient care	324
minimally invasive procedures	463
outpatient care	23
preventive care	95
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	313

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Cheryl Ann Cox, MD.

**Gender**
Male	468
Female	658

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1086
Black	40
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	490
From 75 to 84	248
85 and over	94
Less than 65	294

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Cheryl Ann Cox, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	52
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	22
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	31
Diabetes	44
Dementia	14
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Cheryl Ann Cox, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in CHARLESTON, WV during 2016 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Cheryl Ann Cox, MD for Medicare patients.

balloon dilation	19
diagnostic procedures	318
doctor visit	296
esophageal dilation	44
gastrointestinal procedures	488
hospital care	244
inpatient care	222
minimally invasive procedures	488
outpatient care	22
preventive care	111
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	318

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Cheryl Ann Cox, MD.

**Gender**
Male	203
Female	396

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	568
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	282
From 75 to 84	133
85 and over	43
Less than 65	141

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Cheryl Ann Cox, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	31
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	28
Diabetes	42
Dementia	13
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Cheryl Ann Cox, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in CHARLESTON, WV during 2017 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Cheryl Ann Cox, MD for Medicare patients.

balloon dilation	18
diagnostic procedures	335
doctor visit	324
esophageal dilation	36
gastrointestinal procedures	475
hospital care	131
inpatient care	131
minimally invasive procedures	475
preventive care	90
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	335

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Cheryl Ann Cox, MD.

**Gender**
Male	201
Female	378

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	558
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	267
From 75 to 84	139
85 and over	49
Less than 65	124

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Cheryl Ann Cox, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	39
Dementia	11
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Cheryl Ann Cox, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in CHARLESTON, WV during 2018 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Cheryl Ann Cox, MD for Medicare patients.

balloon dilation	19
diagnostic procedures	302
doctor visit	225
esophageal dilation	35
gastrointestinal procedures	456
hospital care	129
inpatient care	129
minimally invasive procedures	456
preventive care	96
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	302

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Cheryl Ann Cox, MD.

**Gender**
Male	215
Female	352

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	538
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	272
From 75 to 84	158
85 and over	40
Less than 65	97

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Cheryl Ann Cox, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	42
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	42
Dementia	10
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Cheryl Ann Cox, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in CHARLESTON, WV during 2019 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Cheryl Ann Cox, MD for Medicare patients.

balloon dilation	27
diagnostic procedures	293
doctor visit	247
esophageal dilation	61
gastrointestinal procedures	450
hospital care	130
inpatient care	130
minimally invasive procedures	450
preventive care	104
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	293

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Cheryl Ann Cox, MD.

**Gender**
Male	232
Female	335

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	535
Black	21
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	280
From 75 to 84	167
85 and over	38
Less than 65	82

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Cheryl Ann Cox, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	41
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	38
Dementia	10
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Cheryl Ann Cox, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in CHARLESTON, WV during 2020 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Cheryl Ann Cox, MD for Medicare patients.

balloon dilation	15
diagnostic procedures	146
doctor visit	190
esophageal dilation	15
gastrointestinal procedures	206
hospital care	75
inpatient care	75
minimally invasive procedures	206
preventive care	45
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	146

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Cheryl Ann Cox, MD.

**Gender**
Male	143
Female	210

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	335
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	172
From 75 to 84	92
85 and over	28
Less than 65	61

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Cheryl Ann Cox, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	51
Depression	44
Chronic Kidney Disease	46
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	41
Dementia	10
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Cheryl Ann Cox, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in CHARLESTON, WV during 2021 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Cheryl Ann Cox, MD for Medicare patients.

balloon dilation	16
diagnostic procedures	213
doctor visit	119
esophageal dilation	16
gastrointestinal procedures	281
hospital care	235
inpatient care	235
minimally invasive procedures	281
preventive care	39
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	213

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Cheryl Ann Cox, MD.

**Gender**
Male	164
Female	253

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	399
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	197
From 75 to 84	111
85 and over	36
Less than 65	73

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Cheryl Ann Cox, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	55
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	58
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	23
Heart Failure	31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	31
Diabetes	43
Dementia	15
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Cheryl Ann Cox, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in CHARLESTON, WV during 2022 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Cheryl Ann Cox, MD for Medicare patients.

balloon dilation	16
diagnostic procedures	173
doctor visit	72
esophageal dilation	28
gastrointestinal procedures	272
hospital care	115
inpatient care	115
minimally invasive procedures	272
preventive care	43
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	173

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Cheryl Ann Cox, MD.

**Gender**
Male	147
Female	222

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	355
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	182
From 75 to 84	110
85 and over	28
Less than 65	49

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Cheryl Ann Cox, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	15
Ischemic Heart Disease	49
Depression	41
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	28
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	29
Diabetes	44
Dementia	9
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Cheryl Ann Cox, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Cheryl Ann Cox, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in CHARLESTON, WV were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

balloon dilation	18
diagnostic procedures	252
doctor visit	208
esophageal dilation	28
gastrointestinal procedures	385
hospital care	233
inpatient care	226
minimally invasive procedures	385
outpatient care	22
preventive care	82
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	252

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Cheryl Ann Cox, MD.

**Gender**
Male	196
Female	317

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	5
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	490
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	129
85 and over	41
Less than 65	109
65 to 74	233

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

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Cheryl Ann Cox, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	11
Osteoporosis	7
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	37
Atrial Fibrillation	14
Dementia	10
Cancer	11

Education & Training

She completed residency at West Virginia University Affiliated Hospitals. She has a state license in West Virginia.

Residency: West Virginia University Affiliated Hospitals

Licensed In: West Virginia

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Cheryl Ann Cox, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Vandalia Health CAMC

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
AbbVie, Inc.	$1,000 Humira $578	Creon $148	Mavyret $123	Moderiba $66	Viekira $48	Other $38
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.	$420 ENTYVIO $296	MOTEGRITY $81	AMITIZA $28	$14
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC	$341 XIFAXANIBSD $171	XIFAXAN $141	Trulance $29
Janssen Biotech, Inc.	$270 SIMPONI $216	STELARA $30	OLYSIO $14	REMICADE $11
Allergan Inc.	$255 LINZESS $131	VIBERZI $99	ZENPEP $25
Other	$2,428 ERBE $198	Skyrizi $145	AMITIZA $144	Ocaliva $129	Trulance $128	Other $1,685

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$4,599
Education	$116

Biography

Dr. Cheryl Cox is a specialist in adult gastroenterology. She works in South Charleston, WV and Charleston, WV. Her areas of expertise include peptic ulcer, inflammatory bowel disease, and hepatitis C. Dr. Cox is a graduate of West Virginia University School of Medicine. Her training includes a residency program at a hospital affiliated with West Virginia University. She is affiliated with Vandalia Health CAMC. According to Doctor.com, she is currently accepting new patients at her office in Charleston, WV.