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Dr. Clay Jefferies Cockerell, MD

(Dr. Clay J. Cockerell, MD)

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Specializes in: Dermatopathology

Kaohsiung Medical University (1981)

2110 Research Row
Dallas, TX 75235

(214) 530-5200

Dr. Clay Jefferies Cockerell, MD is a dermatopathologist in Dallas, TX specializing in dermatopathology. He graduated from Kaohsiung Medical University in 1981 and has 45 years of experience. Dr. Clay Jefferies Cockerell, MD is affiliated with Texas Health Resources.

Office Locations

Texas Health Resources

2110 Research Row
Dallas, TX 75235

(214) 530-5200

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In The News (see more mentions in the news)

“A False Claims Act lawsuit has been filed against Dr. Clay Cockerell, and Cockerell Dermatopathology.”—"North Texas Doctor Clay Cockerell And His Clinic Accused Of Racking Up $4.2 Million In Fake Claims", CBS News, March 2021

“Dr. Clay Cockerell of Cockerell Dermatopathology said he's happy the defendants were indicted and have pleaded guilty in the case.”—"More guilty pleas in lab fraud that paid soldiers Walmart gift cards for saliva, urine", Dallas News, November 2017

“Dr. Clay Cockerell, of Cockerell Dermatopathology, said he is glad the Hawrylak brothers have admitted their guilt and will be brought to justice.”—"Fort Worth brothers admit role in $36 million lab test kickback scheme", Dallas News, August 2017

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Clay Jefferies Cockerell, MD in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Volume:

slide consultation

In 2023, Dr. Clay Jefferies Cockerell, MD performed more slide consultation procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within Texas.

Top 10%

By Affordability:

second opinions

In 2023, Dr. Clay Jefferies Cockerell, MD had a list price for second opinions that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of providers in related specialties within Texas. 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 Affordability:

slide consultation

In 2012, Dr. Clay Jefferies Cockerell, MD had a list price for slide consultation that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within Texas. 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

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Clay Jefferies Cockerell, MD treated as a dermatopathologist in Dallas, TX during 2012 were second opinions, removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures and lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Clay Jefferies Cockerell, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	30
doctor visit	255
lab tests	66
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	122
second opinions	901
skin procedures	122

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Clay Jefferies Cockerell, MD treated as a dermatopathologist in Dallas, TX during 2013 were second opinions, removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures and lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Clay Jefferies Cockerell, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	23
doctor visit	199
lab tests	60
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	85
second opinions	633
skin procedures	85

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Clay Jefferies Cockerell, MD.

**Gender**
Male	446
Female	317

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	707
Black	19
Hispanic	15
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	325
From 75 to 84	267
85 and over	115
Less than 65	56

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Clay Jefferies Cockerell, MD in 2013

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	27
Dementia	9
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Clay Jefferies Cockerell, MD treated as a dermatopathologist in Dallas, TX during 2014 were second opinions, removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures and lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Clay Jefferies Cockerell, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	19
doctor visit	186
lab tests	26
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	68
second opinions	447
skin procedures	68

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Clay Jefferies Cockerell, MD.

**Gender**
Male	338
Female	242

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	546
Black	14
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	252
From 75 to 84	212
85 and over	77
Less than 65	39

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Clay Jefferies Cockerell, MD in 2014

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	23
Dementia	8
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Clay Jefferies Cockerell, MD treated as a dermatopathologist in Dallas, TX during 2015 were second opinions, removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Clay Jefferies Cockerell, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	29
doctor visit	192
lab tests	20
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	67
second opinions	560
skin procedures	67

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Clay Jefferies Cockerell, MD.

**Gender**
Male	796
Female	624

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1312
Black	52
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	616
From 75 to 84	526
85 and over	198
Less than 65	80

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Clay Jefferies Cockerell, MD in 2015

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	26
Dementia	9
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Clay Jefferies Cockerell, MD treated as a dermatopathologist in Dallas, TX during 2016 were second opinions, removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Clay Jefferies Cockerell, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	23
doctor visit	206
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	82
second opinions	487
skin procedures	82

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Clay Jefferies Cockerell, MD.

**Gender**
Male	374
Female	253

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	587
Black	11
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	13
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	257
From 75 to 84	247
85 and over	93
Less than 65	30

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Clay Jefferies Cockerell, MD in 2016

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	26
Dementia	10
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Clay Jefferies Cockerell, MD treated as a dermatopathologist in Dallas, TX during 2017 were second opinions, removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Clay Jefferies Cockerell, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	28
doctor visit	235
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	98
second opinions	454
skin procedures	98

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Clay Jefferies Cockerell, MD.

**Gender**
Male	364
Female	245

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	572
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	15
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	268
From 75 to 84	222
85 and over	82
Less than 65	37

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Clay Jefferies Cockerell, MD in 2017

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	25
Dementia	9
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Clay Jefferies Cockerell, MD treated as a dermatopathologist in Dallas, TX during 2018 were second opinions, removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Clay Jefferies Cockerell, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	17
doctor visit	195
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	81
second opinions	398
skin procedures	81

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Clay Jefferies Cockerell, MD.

**Gender**
Male	316
Female	235

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	499
Black	13
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	18
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	228
From 75 to 84	215
85 and over	77
Less than 65	31

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Clay Jefferies Cockerell, MD in 2018

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	27
Dementia	11
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Clay Jefferies Cockerell, MD treated as a dermatopathologist in Dallas, TX during 2019 were second opinions, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and skin procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Clay Jefferies Cockerell, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	87
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	37
second opinions	573
skin procedures	37

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Clay Jefferies Cockerell, MD.

**Gender**
Male	364
Female	275

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	594
Black	0
Hispanic	16
Asian	0
Other	13
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	288
From 75 to 84	234
85 and over	94
Less than 65	23

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Clay Jefferies Cockerell, MD in 2019

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	23
Dementia	9
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Clay Jefferies Cockerell, MD treated as a dermatopathologist in Dallas, TX during 2020 were second opinions, removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures and lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Clay Jefferies Cockerell, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	121
lab tests	15
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	67
second opinions	572
skin procedures	67

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Clay Jefferies Cockerell, MD.

**Gender**
Male	366
Female	268

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	583
Black	0
Hispanic	21
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	276
From 75 to 84	214
85 and over	132
Less than 65	12

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Clay Jefferies Cockerell, MD in 2020

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	25
Dementia	9
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Clay Jefferies Cockerell, MD treated as a dermatopathologist in Dallas, TX during 2021 were second opinions, removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures and lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Clay Jefferies Cockerell, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	70
lab tests	22
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	25
second opinions	603
skin procedures	25

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Clay Jefferies Cockerell, MD.

**Gender**
Male	370
Female	274

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	593
Black	0
Hispanic	21
Asian	0
Other	17
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	285
From 75 to 84	230
85 and over	110
Less than 65	19

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Clay Jefferies Cockerell, MD in 2021

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	25
Dementia	10
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Clay Jefferies Cockerell, MD treated as a dermatopathologist in Dallas, TX during 2022 were second opinions, lab tests, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and skin procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Clay Jefferies Cockerell, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	30
lab tests	14
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	14
second opinions	537
skin procedures	14

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Clay Jefferies Cockerell, MD.

**Gender**
Male	313
Female	250

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	514
Black	0
Hispanic	14
Asian	0
Other	21
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	254
From 75 to 84	212
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Clay Jefferies Cockerell, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	26
Dementia	6
Cancer	20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Clay Jefferies Cockerell, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Clay Jefferies Cockerell, MD treated as a dermatopathologist in Dallas, TX were second opinions, removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures and lab tests.

diagnostic procedures	24
doctor visit	161
lab tests	31
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	67
second opinions	560
skin procedures	67

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Clay Jefferies Cockerell, MD.

**Gender**
Male	367
Female	271

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	9
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	591
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	7
Other	8

**Age**
75 to 84	234
85 and over	88
Less than 65	29
65 to 74	277

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Clay Jefferies Cockerell, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Clay Jefferies Cockerell, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	7
Osteoporosis	8
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	23
Atrial Fibrillation	11
Cancer	12
Dementia	8

Education & Training

Dr. Clay Jefferies Cockerell, MD graduated from Kaohsiung Medical University in 1981. He completed residency at Kaohsiung Medical University. He has a state license in Texas.

Medical School: Kaohsiung Medical University (1981)

Residency: Kaohsiung Medical University (1986)

Licensed In: Texas

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Clay Jefferies Cockerell, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Texas Health Resources

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Almirall LLC	$11,445 Klisyri $4,600	SEYSARA $18	$6,828
Sensus Healthcare LLC	$9,678 SRT100 $9,678
Sensus Healthcare, Inc.	$6,252 $6,252
Pierre Fabre Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$3,981 $3,981
Stemline Therapeutics Inc.	$3,825 ELZONRIS $3,825
Other	$13,457 KX2-391 Ointment $2,903	Erivedge $1,931	EUCRISA $1,444	Wound Matrix $1,040	COSENTYX $472	Other $5,666

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$23,643
Honoraria	$11,000
Food and Beverage	$7,344
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$5,125
Travel and Lodging	$1,526

Biography

Dr. Clay Cockerell is a dermatopathology specialist. Dr. Cockerell studied medicine at Kaohsiung Medical University and Baylor College of Medicine. He is professionally affiliated with Texas Health Dallas.

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Clay Jefferies Cockerell, MD in 2018

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Clay Jefferies Cockerell, MD in 2019

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2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Clay Jefferies Cockerell, MD in 2020

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Clay Jefferies Cockerell, MD in 2021

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Clay Jefferies Cockerell, MD in 2022

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Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

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Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Clay Jefferies Cockerell, MD From 2012 - 2022

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