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Dr. Ralph L. Cox, MD

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(Ralph L. Cox, MD)

(30 Ratings)

Specializes in: Urology (Urinary Tract Disease), General Practice and Urologic Oncology

University of Louisville School of Medicine (1987)

Professional interests include: genitourinary cancer, kidney stones

701 Doctors Drive Suite L
Kinston, NC 28501

(252) 527-3043

Dr. Ralph L. Cox, MD is an urologist in Kinston, NC specializing in urology (urinary tract disease), general practice and urologic oncology. He graduated from University of Louisville School of Medicine in 1987 and has 39 years of experience. Dr. Ralph L. Cox, MD is affiliated with UNC Health, UNC PHYSICIANS NETWORK LLC and UNC Health Medical Group UNC Health Lenoir.

Office Locations

701 Doctors Drive Suite L
Kinston, NC 28501

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Some issues Dr. Ralph L. Cox, MD can help you with:

Kidney Stones

Kidney stones are hard deposits that form in the kidneys, made up of minerals that are normally present in urine. They can vary in size, from as small as a grain of sand to as large as a nickel, occasionally even larger. Sometimes they lodge in the kidney, and sometimes they break free and make their way out through the urinary tract, which can be extremely painful.

Kidney stones can be smooth or jagged and are yellow to brown in color. They are mostly comprised of the minerals calcium, oxalate, and phosphorus. Examining the stones to see what they are made of can show what caused the stone to be formed in the first place. For example, a stone made of mostly calcium, which is the most common type, can happen any time the urine becomes too concentrated due to dehydration or a blockage in the kidney. A uric acid stone forms when acid levels in the urine get too high, usually due to excessive consumption of animal protein such as meat and fish. A struvite stone is a sign of certain infections, and a cystine stone can be due to a genetic disorder that raises the risk of kidney stones.

The most common symptom of kidney stones is pain, either in the back or lower abdomen, or severe pain when urinating. There may also be blood in the urine. Treatment for kidney stones depends on how large the stone is. Very small stones can pass out of the body on their own, and they do not require treatment other than drinking adequate water and taking pain killers. Larger stones need to be broken apart and removed. The main treatment options are:

Shock wave lithotripsy, which uses sound wave vibrations to break apart the stone
Percutaneous nephrolithotomy, or the use of a very tiny tool (like a wire inserted through the back) to break apart and remove the stone
Ureteroscopy, a thin tube inserted through the urethra and bladder to the stone, where tiny tools can grasp the stone and remove

People who have had one kidney stone are at risk of developing another. To reduce this risk, patients are given instructions specific to the type of stone they developed. Generally the instructions will include drinking more water to dilute the urine, but it may also involve lowering sodium intake or eating less meat.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Ralph L. Cox, MD in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Volume:

antineoplastic hormone therapy

blood draw

cystoscopic stone removal

cystoscopy with foreign body removal

cystoscopy with ureteral stent placement

cystoscopy with ureteral stent removal

diagnostic cystoscopy

endourologic procedures

inpatient hospital care

phlebotomy for lab tests

post void residual study

pyeloscopy

retroperitoneal ultrasound

ureteroscopy with laser lithotripsy

urethral catheterization

urinalysis

urologic procedures

By Affordability:

antineoplastic hormone therapy

blood draw

blood draw for lab tests

hormone therapy

indwelling urethral catheter insertion

lab tests

phlebotomy for lab tests

urethral catheterization

urinary diversion

venipuncture

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within North Carolina, Dr. Ralph L. Cox, MD performed more antineoplastic hormone therapy, blood draw, cystoscopic stone removal, cystoscopy with foreign body removal, cystoscopy with ureteral stent placement, cystoscopy with ureteral stent removal, diagnostic cystoscopy, endourologic procedures, inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital), phlebotomy for lab tests, post void residual study, pyeloscopy, retroperitoneal ultrasound, ureteroscopy with laser lithotripsy, urethral catheterization, urinalysis, and urologic procedures procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and he also had a list price for antineoplastic hormone therapy, blood draw, blood draw for lab tests, hormone therapy, indwelling urethral catheter insertion, lab tests, phlebotomy for lab tests, urethral catheterization, urinary diversion, and venipuncture (phlebotomy) 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.

Top 10%

By Volume:

minimally invasive procedures

By Affordability:

urine tests

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within North Carolina, Dr. Ralph L. Cox, MD performed more minimally invasive procedures procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of them and he also had a list price for urine tests that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% 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.

Top 25%

By Affordability:

core needle prostate biopsy

prostate biopsy

prostate punch biopsy

urinary catheterization

In 2012, Dr. Ralph L. Cox, MD had a list price for core needle prostate biopsy, prostate biopsy, prostate punch biopsy, and urinary catheterization that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within North Carolina. 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. Ralph L. Cox, MD treated as an urologist in Kinston, NC during 2012 were lab tests, urologic procedures, inpatient care and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ralph L. Cox, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation	14
catheterization	219
cryotherapy	14
diagnostic procedures	27
doctor visit	3546
foreign body removal	24
hormone therapy	51
hospital care	800
inpatient care	800
lab tests	2147
laser treatment	48
lithotripsy (stone fragmentation)	34
minimally invasive procedures	479
minor procedures	78
nursing home care	135
stent placement (stenting)	80
urologic procedures	822

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ralph L. Cox, MD treated as an urologist in Kinston, NC during 2013 were lab tests, urologic procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ralph L. Cox, MD for Medicare patients.

catheterization	191
diagnostic procedures	31
doctor visit	3818
foreign body removal	48
hormone therapy	49
hospital care	708
inpatient care	695
lab tests	1722
laser treatment	34
lithotripsy (stone fragmentation)	34
minimally invasive procedures	510
minor procedures	80
nursing home care	44
outpatient care	13
stent placement (stenting)	77
urologic procedures	789

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ralph L. Cox, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1160
Female	469

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1146
Black	465
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	626
From 75 to 84	493
85 and over	217
Less than 65	293

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ralph L. Cox, MD in 2013

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	4
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	36
Dementia	13
Cancer	21

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ralph L. Cox, MD treated as an urologist in Kinston, NC during 2014 were lab tests, hospital care, inpatient care and urologic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ralph L. Cox, MD for Medicare patients.

catheterization	134
diagnostic procedures	15
doctor visit	3215
foreign body removal	39
hormone therapy	34
hospital care	651
inpatient care	631
lab tests	1877
laser treatment	25
lithotripsy (stone fragmentation)	25
minimally invasive procedures	363
minor procedures	49
outpatient care	20
stent placement (stenting)	63
urologic procedures	560

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ralph L. Cox, MD.

**Gender**
Male	988
Female	413

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1012
Black	374
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	534
From 75 to 84	439
85 and over	179
Less than 65	249

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ralph L. Cox, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	4
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	35
Dementia	11
Cancer	23

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ralph L. Cox, MD treated as an urologist in Kinston, NC during 2015 were lab tests, inpatient care, hospital care and urologic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ralph L. Cox, MD for Medicare patients.

catheterization	159
diagnostic procedures	14
doctor visit	2752
foreign body removal	36
hormone therapy	32
hospital care	774
inpatient care	774
lab tests	2177
laser treatment	33
lithotripsy (stone fragmentation)	33
minimally invasive procedures	322
minor procedures	46
stent placement (stenting)	55
urologic procedures	766

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ralph L. Cox, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1856
Female	784

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1864
Black	742
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	942
From 75 to 84	858
85 and over	366
Less than 65	474

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ralph L. Cox, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	38
Dementia	15
Cancer	23

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ralph L. Cox, MD treated as an urologist in Kinston, NC during 2016 were lab tests, inpatient care, hospital care and urologic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ralph L. Cox, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	212
catheterization	208
diagnostic procedures	15
doctor visit	2877
foreign body removal	31
hormone therapy	41
hospital care	1006
inpatient care	1006
lab tests	2268
laser treatment	27
lithotripsy (stone fragmentation)	27
minimally invasive procedures	319
minor procedures	56
stent placement (stenting)	47
ultrasound (sonogram)	224
urologic procedures	912

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ralph L. Cox, MD.

**Gender**
Male	992
Female	411

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	987
Black	393
Hispanic	11
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	492
From 75 to 84	469
85 and over	194
Less than 65	248

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ralph L. Cox, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	48
Asthma	21
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	38
Dementia	17
Cancer	23

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ralph L. Cox, MD treated as an urologist in Kinston, NC during 2017 were lab tests, urologic procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ralph L. Cox, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	367
blood draw	392
catheterization	193
diagnostic procedures	15
doctor visit	3009
foreign body removal	46
hormone therapy	34
hospital care	687
inpatient care	668
lab tests	1805
laser treatment	40
lithotripsy (stone fragmentation)	40
minimally invasive procedures	365
minor procedures	49
outpatient care	19
stent placement (stenting)	69
ultrasound (sonogram)	367
urologic procedures	869

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ralph L. Cox, MD.

**Gender**
Male	956
Female	417

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	947
Black	407
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	473
From 75 to 84	438
85 and over	237
Less than 65	225

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ralph L. Cox, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	50
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	4
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	40
Dementia	19
Cancer	22

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ralph L. Cox, MD treated as an urologist in Kinston, NC during 2018 were hospital care, inpatient care, blood draw and urologic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ralph L. Cox, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	383
blood draw	813
catheterization	184
diagnostic procedures	15
doctor visit	3022
foreign body removal	40
hospital care	860
inpatient care	846
lab tests	389
laser treatment	38
lithotripsy (stone fragmentation)	38
minimally invasive procedures	492
minor procedures	15
neurostimulation	110
outpatient care	14
stent placement (stenting)	66
ultrasound (sonogram)	398
urologic procedures	601

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ralph L. Cox, MD.

**Gender**
Male	978
Female	399

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	953
Black	399
Hispanic	13
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	491
From 75 to 84	438
85 and over	226
Less than 65	222

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ralph L. Cox, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	48
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	4
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	38
Dementia	19
Cancer	22

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ralph L. Cox, MD treated as an urologist in Kinston, NC during 2019 were lab tests, inpatient care, hospital care and urologic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ralph L. Cox, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	426
blood draw	828
catheterization	173
diagnostic procedures	37
doctor visit	2930
foreign body removal	24
hormone therapy	36
hospital care	909
inpatient care	909
lab tests	2214
laser treatment	21
lithotripsy (stone fragmentation)	21
minimally invasive procedures	321
minor procedures	37
stent placement (stenting)	44
ultrasound (sonogram)	452
urologic procedures	886

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ralph L. Cox, MD.

**Gender**
Male	964
Female	405

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	967
Black	374
Hispanic	16
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	525
From 75 to 84	423
85 and over	227
Less than 65	194

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ralph L. Cox, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	47
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	4
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	38
Dementia	19
Cancer	22

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ralph L. Cox, MD treated as an urologist in Kinston, NC during 2020 were lab tests, blood draw, inpatient care and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ralph L. Cox, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	399
blood draw	862
catheterization	160
diagnostic procedures	15
doctor visit	2400
foreign body removal	34
hormone therapy	59
hospital care	743
inpatient care	743
lab tests	2151
laser treatment	35
lithotripsy (stone fragmentation)	35
minimally invasive procedures	283
minor procedures	35
stent placement (stenting)	70
ultrasound (sonogram)	414
urologic procedures	734

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ralph L. Cox, MD.

**Gender**
Male	857
Female	364

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	853
Black	340
Hispanic	16
Asian	0
Other	12
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	446
From 75 to 84	405
85 and over	206
Less than 65	164

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ralph L. Cox, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	49
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	39
Dementia	20
Cancer	21

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ralph L. Cox, MD treated as an urologist in Kinston, NC during 2021 were lab tests, inpatient care, hospital care and urologic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ralph L. Cox, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	399
blood draw	554
catheterization	114
diagnostic procedures	28
doctor visit	2436
foreign body removal	20
hormone therapy	29
hospital care	741
inpatient care	741
lab tests	1800
laser treatment	25
lithotripsy (stone fragmentation)	25
minimally invasive procedures	224
minor procedures	13
stent placement (stenting)	49
ultrasound (sonogram)	415
urologic procedures	571

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ralph L. Cox, MD.

**Gender**
Male	764
Female	333

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	788
Black	285
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	13
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	395
From 75 to 84	389
85 and over	176
Less than 65	137

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ralph L. Cox, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	50
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	40
Dementia	20
Cancer	23

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ralph L. Cox, MD treated as an urologist in Kinston, NC during 2022 were lab tests, inpatient care, hospital care and blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ralph L. Cox, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	360
blood draw	615
catheterization	89
doctor visit	2090
foreign body removal	27
hormone therapy	21
hospital care	792
inpatient care	792
lab tests	1585
laser treatment	38
lithotripsy (stone fragmentation)	38
minimally invasive procedures	258
stent placement (stenting)	67
ultrasound (sonogram)	360
urologic procedures	518

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ralph L. Cox, MD.

**Gender**
Male	703
Female	322

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	732
Black	273
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	379
From 75 to 84	366
85 and over	164
Less than 65	116

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ralph L. Cox, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	40
Dementia	13
Cancer	25

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ralph L. Cox, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Ralph L. Cox, MD treated as an urologist in Kinston, NC were lab tests, hospital care, inpatient care and urologic procedures.

abdominal imaging	363
ablation	14
blood draw	677
catheterization	165
cryotherapy	14
diagnostic procedures	21
doctor visit	2917
foreign body removal	33
hormone therapy	38
hospital care	788
inpatient care	782
lab tests	1830
laser treatment	33
lithotripsy (stone fragmentation)	31
minimally invasive procedures	357
minor procedures	45
neurostimulation	110
nursing home care	89
outpatient care	16
stent placement (stenting)	62
ultrasound (sonogram)	375
urologic procedures	729

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ralph L. Cox, MD.

**Gender**
Male	928
Female	392

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	368
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	931
Hispanic	5
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	2

**Age**
75 to 84	428
85 and over	199
Less than 65	211
65 to 74	482

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

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

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	8
Osteoporosis	4
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	34
Atrial Fibrillation	11
Cancer	20
Dementia	15

Education & Training

Dr. Ralph L. Cox, MD graduated from University of Louisville School of Medicine in 1987. He completed residency at University of Louisville Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the Urology, Board Certified and has a state license in North Carolina.

Medical School: University of Louisville School of Medicine (1987)

Residency: University of Louisville Affiliated Hospitals (1989)

Board Certification: Urology, Board Certified

Licensed In: North Carolina

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Ralph L. Cox, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

UNC Health

UNC PHYSICIANS NETWORK LLC

UNC Health Medical Group UNC Health Lenoir

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Ralph L. Cox, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: WellCare, AmeriHealth Caritas, Aetna, Humana, Cigna, BlueCross BlueShield of North Carolina (BCBSNC), MedCost, UnitedHealthcare, Carolina Complete Health, Liberty Advantage, Contigo Health, Veterans Affairs, Medicare Advantage, United Healthcare, Medicaid, CHAMPVA, Centene, Group Health Plan (GHP), MedCost PPO, FirstCarolinaCare Insurance Company Group Health Plans, North Carolina State Health Plan, Atlantic (Packaging) Corporation, Inc. (administered by Lucent Health), BCBSNC Blue Home with UNC Health Alliance (Blue Home with Novant Health is out of network), FirstCarolinaCare FirstMedicare Direct, Contigo Health Plan (WakeMed employees only) (out-of-network beginning January 1, 2026), Aetna Premier Care Network Plus (APCN+) (Tier 2), BCBSNC Group Health Plans (except for Blue High Performance Network (BlueHPN)), Aetna Whole Health (Tier 2), Meritain Health, an Aetna Company, Longevity Health Plan I-SNP and Veterans Affairs Community Care Network.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Ralph L. Cox, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

WellCare

AmeriHealth Caritas

Aetna

Humana

Cigna

BlueCross BlueShield of North Carolina (BCBSNC)

MedCost

UnitedHealthcare

Carolina Complete Health

Liberty Advantage

Contigo Health

Veterans Affairs

Medicare Advantage

United Healthcare

Medicaid

CHAMPVA

Centene

Group Health Plan (GHP)

MedCost PPO

FirstCarolinaCare Insurance Company Group Health Plans

North Carolina State Health Plan

Atlantic (Packaging) Corporation, Inc. (administered by Lucent Health)

BCBSNC Blue Home with UNC Health Alliance (Blue Home with Novant Health is out of network)

FirstCarolinaCare FirstMedicare Direct

Contigo Health Plan (WakeMed employees only) (out-of-network beginning January 1, 2026)

Aetna Premier Care Network Plus (APCN+) (Tier 2)

BCBSNC Group Health Plans (except for Blue High Performance Network (BlueHPN))

Aetna Whole Health (Tier 2)

Meritain Health, an Aetna Company

Longevity Health Plan I-SNP

Veterans Affairs Community Care Network

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Ralph L. Cox, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.93 out of 5 stars based on 30 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Ralph L. Cox, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Kinston, NC.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Astellas Pharma US Inc	$1,167 XTANDI $442	Myrbetriq $254	Vesicare $73	$398
AbbVie, Inc.	$191 Androgel $191
Teleflex LLC	$103 Urolift $103
Mallinckrodt LLC	$91 OFIRMEV $91
Retrophin, Inc.	$76 (815) Thiola $76
Other	$582 XTANDI $69	ZYTIGA $58	EndoSheath $52	PROVENGE $49	TESTIM $46	Other $308

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$1,887
Education	$322

Biography

Dr. Ralph Cox specializes in general practice and urologic oncology and practices in Kinston, NC. His areas of expertise include genitourinary cancer and kidney stones. He is rated 5.0 stars (out of 5) by his patients. Dr. Cox seems to honor UnitedHealthcare, Blue California, and Coventry, as well as other insurance carriers. Dr. Cox obtained his medical school training at the University of Louisville School of Medicine and performed his residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of Louisville. He is affiliated with UNC Health. He welcomes new patients at his office inKinston, NC as reported by UNC Health.