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Dr. Gregory J. Cox, MD

(5 Ratings)

Specializes in: Dermatology (Skin Disorders)

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine (1982)

5505 Peachtree Dunwoody Road Suite 412
Atlanta, GA 30342

(404) 459-9177

Dr. Gregory J. Cox, MD is a dermatologist in Atlanta, GA specializing in dermatology (skin disorders). He graduated from University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine in 1982 and has 44 years of experience. Dr. Gregory J. Cox, MD is affiliated with FOREFRONT DERMATOLOGY SC.

Office Locations

5505 Peachtree Dunwoody Road Suite 412
Atlanta, GA 30342

(404) 459-9177

(404) 389-0400

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Gregory J. Cox, MD in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Volume:

ear biopsy

incision and drainage

incision and drainage of skin abscess

intralesional injection

KOH wet mount

minor surgery

photodynamic skin therapy

removal of skin lesion

skin procedures

By Affordability:

photodynamic skin therapy

photodynamic therapy

phototherapy

topical photodynamic therapy

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within Georgia, Dr. Gregory J. Cox, MD performed more ear biopsy, incision and drainage, incision and drainage of skin abscess (e.g. boil), intralesional injection, KOH wet mount, minor surgery, photodynamic skin therapy, removal of skin lesion (growth or mark), and skin procedures procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and he also had a list price for photodynamic skin therapy, photodynamic therapy (PDT), phototherapy (light therapy), and topical photodynamic therapy that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% 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

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gregory J. Cox, MD treated as a dermatologist in Atlanta, GA during 2012 were skin procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth), diagnostic procedures and minor procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gregory J. Cox, MD for Medicare patients.

abscess drainage	58
blood draw	38
diagnostic procedures	862
doctor visit	2312
ear procedures	33
incision and drainage	58
injections	141
minor procedures	247
phototherapy (light therapy)	19
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	1348
skin procedures	1367
skin surgery	58
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	189

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gregory J. Cox, MD treated as a dermatologist in Atlanta, GA during 2013 were skin procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth), diagnostic procedures and minor procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gregory J. Cox, MD for Medicare patients.

abscess drainage	44
diagnostic procedures	900
doctor visit	2075
ear procedures	41
eye procedures	25
incision and drainage	44
injections	110
minor procedures	195
phototherapy (light therapy)	40
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	1314
skin procedures	1354
skin surgery	44
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	151

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gregory J. Cox, MD.

**Gender**
Male	648
Female	649

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1253
Black	17
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	16
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	672
From 75 to 84	442
85 and over	158
Less than 65	25

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gregory J. Cox, MD in 2013

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	11
Chronic Kidney Disease	12
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	5
Diabetes	17
Dementia	5
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gregory J. Cox, MD treated as a dermatologist in Atlanta, GA during 2014 were skin procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth), diagnostic procedures and minor procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gregory J. Cox, MD for Medicare patients.

abscess drainage	53
blood draw	26
diagnostic procedures	892
doctor visit	2177
ear procedures	44
eye procedures	13
incision and drainage	53
injections	104
minor procedures	265
phototherapy (light therapy)	62
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	1381
skin procedures	1443
skin surgery	53
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	212

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gregory J. Cox, MD.

**Gender**
Male	671
Female	675

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1290
Black	14
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	24
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	696
From 75 to 84	445
85 and over	183
Less than 65	22

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gregory J. Cox, MD in 2014

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	12
Asthma	3
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	16
Dementia	5
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gregory J. Cox, MD treated as a dermatologist in Atlanta, GA during 2015 were skin procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth), diagnostic procedures and minor procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gregory J. Cox, MD for Medicare patients.

abscess drainage	63
blood draw	29
diagnostic procedures	1129
doctor visit	2587
ear procedures	58
incision and drainage	63
injections	142
minor procedures	243
phototherapy (light therapy)	94
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	1444
skin procedures	1538
skin surgery	63
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	180

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gregory J. Cox, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1454
Female	1512

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	2810
Black	38
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	72
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1518
From 75 to 84	982
85 and over	408
Less than 65	58

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gregory J. Cox, MD in 2015

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	11
Chronic Kidney Disease	13
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	16
Dementia	5
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gregory J. Cox, MD treated as a dermatologist in Atlanta, GA during 2016 were skin procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth), diagnostic procedures and phototherapy (light therapy).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gregory J. Cox, MD for Medicare patients.

abscess drainage	61
blood draw	51
diagnostic procedures	1120
doctor visit	2562
ear procedures	63
incision and drainage	61
injections	119
minor procedures	208
phototherapy (light therapy)	316
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	1560
skin procedures	1627
skin surgery	61
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	147

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gregory J. Cox, MD.

**Gender**
Male	741
Female	739

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1390
Black	18
Hispanic	12
Asian	11
Other	49
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	740
From 75 to 84	508
85 and over	206
Less than 65	26

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gregory J. Cox, MD in 2016

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	11
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	5
Diabetes	17
Dementia	5
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gregory J. Cox, MD treated as a dermatologist in Atlanta, GA during 2017 were skin procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth), diagnostic procedures and phototherapy (light therapy).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gregory J. Cox, MD for Medicare patients.

abscess drainage	62
diagnostic procedures	1088
doctor visit	2717
ear procedures	59
incision and drainage	62
injections	152
minor procedures	236
phototherapy (light therapy)	244
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	1575
skin procedures	1677
skin surgery	62
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	174

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gregory J. Cox, MD.

**Gender**
Male	732
Female	744

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1382
Black	19
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	59
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	729
From 75 to 84	534
85 and over	188
Less than 65	25

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gregory J. Cox, MD in 2017

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	10
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	15
Dementia	4
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gregory J. Cox, MD treated as a dermatologist in Atlanta, GA during 2018 were skin procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth), diagnostic procedures and phototherapy (light therapy).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gregory J. Cox, MD for Medicare patients.

abscess drainage	51
diagnostic procedures	983
doctor visit	2752
ear procedures	42
incision and drainage	51
injections	141
minor procedures	205
phototherapy (light therapy)	297
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	1538
skin procedures	1629
skin surgery	51
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	154

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gregory J. Cox, MD.

**Gender**
Male	742
Female	749

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1404
Black	17
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	55
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	735
From 75 to 84	574
85 and over	160
Less than 65	22

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gregory J. Cox, MD in 2018

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	11
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	16
Dementia	5
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gregory J. Cox, MD treated as a dermatologist in Atlanta, GA during 2019 were skin procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth), minor procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gregory J. Cox, MD for Medicare patients.

abscess drainage	54
blood draw	36
diagnostic procedures	63
doctor visit	2933
ear procedures	63
incision and drainage	54
injections	159
lab tests	20
minor procedures	187
phototherapy (light therapy)	85
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	1621
skin procedures	1706
skin surgery	54
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	133

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gregory J. Cox, MD.

**Gender**
Male	845
Female	797

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1513
Black	19
Hispanic	0
Asian	19
Other	74
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	748
From 75 to 84	660
85 and over	208
Less than 65	26

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gregory J. Cox, MD in 2019

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	16
Dementia	7
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gregory J. Cox, MD treated as a dermatologist in Atlanta, GA during 2020 were skin procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth), minor procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gregory J. Cox, MD for Medicare patients.

abscess drainage	56
blood draw	19
diagnostic procedures	47
doctor visit	2382
ear procedures	47
incision and drainage	56
injections	137
lab tests	22
minor procedures	155
phototherapy (light therapy)	61
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	1292
skin procedures	1353
skin surgery	56
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	99

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gregory J. Cox, MD.

**Gender**
Male	724
Female	643

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1260
Black	22
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	66
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	630
From 75 to 84	560
85 and over	157
Less than 65	20

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gregory J. Cox, MD in 2020

Hypertension	51
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	3
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	4
Diabetes	16
Dementia	5
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gregory J. Cox, MD treated as a dermatologist in Atlanta, GA during 2021 were skin procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth), minor procedures and wound repair (e.g. stitches).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gregory J. Cox, MD for Medicare patients.

abscess drainage	49
blood draw	13
diagnostic procedures	46
doctor visit	2450
ear procedures	46
hospital care	11
incision and drainage	49
injections	119
inpatient care	11
lab tests	14
minor procedures	171
phototherapy (light therapy)	72
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	1252
skin procedures	1324
skin surgery	49
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	122

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gregory J. Cox, MD.

**Gender**
Male	713
Female	636

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1252
Black	11
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	69
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	577
From 75 to 84	576
85 and over	181
Less than 65	15

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gregory J. Cox, MD in 2021

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	5
Diabetes	16
Dementia	6
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gregory J. Cox, MD treated as a dermatologist in Atlanta, GA during 2022 were skin procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth), minor procedures and wound repair (e.g. stitches).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gregory J. Cox, MD for Medicare patients.

abscess drainage	38
diagnostic procedures	43
doctor visit	2349
ear procedures	43
incision and drainage	38
injections	75
lab tests	15
minor procedures	127
phototherapy (light therapy)	51
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	1192
skin procedures	1243
skin surgery	38
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	89

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gregory J. Cox, MD.

**Gender**
Male	729
Female	637

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1270
Black	13
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	67
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	543
From 75 to 84	619
85 and over	191
Less than 65	13

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gregory J. Cox, MD in 2022

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	10
Chronic Kidney Disease	12
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	14
Dementia	4
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gregory J. Cox, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Gregory J. Cox, MD treated as a dermatologist in Atlanta, GA were skin procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth), diagnostic procedures and minor procedures.

abscess drainage	53
blood draw	30
diagnostic procedures	652
doctor visit	2481
ear procedures	49
eye procedures	19
hospital care	11
incision and drainage	53
injections	127
inpatient care	11
lab tests	17
minor procedures	203
phototherapy (light therapy)	121
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	1410
skin procedures	1478
skin surgery	53
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	150

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gregory J. Cox, MD.

**Gender**
Male	727
Female	707

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	17
Asian / Pacific Islander	2
Non-Hispanic White	1347
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	1
Other	50

**Age**
75 to 84	536
85 and over	185
Less than 65	22
65 to 74	689

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

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

Hypertension	50
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	10
Chronic Kidney Disease	13
Asthma	4
Osteoporosis	8
Heart Failure	7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	5
Diabetes	14
Atrial Fibrillation	10
Dementia	4
Cancer	11

Education & Training

Dr. Gregory J. Cox, MD graduated from University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine in 1982. He has a state license in Georgia.

Medical School: University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine (1982)

Licensed In: Georgia

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Gregory J. Cox, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

FOREFRONT DERMATOLOGY SC

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Gregory J. Cox, MD has a good overall rating with an average of 3.4 out of 5 stars based on 5 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Gregory J. Cox, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Atlanta, GA.

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Overall Rating

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Taro Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.	$2,397 Topicort Spray $1,601	Topicort $796
Merz North America, Inc.	$2,369 Xeomin $662	Radiesse $113	Cellfina $82	Belotero $28	Blanche $25	Other $1,459
AbbVie, Inc.	$1,868 Humira $1,402	Skyrizi $352	$114
AbbVie Inc.	$1,138 Rinvoq $410	Skyrizi $355	Humira $340	$33
Galderma Laboratories, L.P.	$1,062 EPIDUO $427	SOOLANTRA $100	ORACEA $91	AKLIEF $49	EPIDUO FORTE $38	Other $358
Other	$11,694 DUPIXENT $1,049	STELARA $928	Otezla $732	BLU-U $623	COSENTYX $568	Other $7,795

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$17,251
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$1,500
Honoraria	$1,100
Consulting Fee	$505
Education	$172

Biography

Dr. Gregory Cox, who practices in Atlanta, GA, is a medical specialist in dermatology (skin disorders). On average, patients gave him a rating of 3.5 stars (out of 5). Dr. Cox studied medicine at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine.