ERIC M. COX M.D. – NPI #1821275074
Surgery

A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.

ERIC COX is a surgeon located in PEORIA, IL. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1821275074 to ERIC COX on January 29, 2008. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 208600000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Surgery.

The NPI profile was last updated on Sep 25, 2025. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for ERIC COX below.

NPI Profile for
ERIC M. COX

NPI Number
1821275074
Enumeration Date

(more than 18 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
ERIC M. COX
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
1001 MAIN ST STE 300
PEORIA, IL 61606-2036
Phone: (309) 495-0200 Fax: (309) 676-6545
Mailing address
PO BOX 19248
SPRINGFIELD, IL 62794-9248
Phone: (217) 528-7541 Fax:
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Sep 25, 2025

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Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
208600000X
- Surgery (Primary)
IL 036128664

The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.

Additional Information

Education
SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE - Graduated 2006
Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
ERIC COX is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • METHODIST MEDICAL CENTER OF ILLINOIS
      221 N E GLEN OAK AVE
      PEORIA, IL 61636
    • PROCTOR HOSPITAL
      5409 N KNOXVILLE AVE
      PEORIA, IL 61614
    • SAINT FRANCIS MEDICAL CENTER
      530 NE GLEN OAK AVE
      PEORIA, IL 61637

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