Summary

Dr. Richard Cox is a cardiovascular disease specialist with expertise in internal medicine, bringing over five decades of experience to patient care. He earned his medical degree from Wake Forest School of Medicine and completed his residency at the Medical College of Georgia. Dr. Cox is fluent in both English and Spanish.

Dr. Cox practices at UAB St Vincents Birmingham, serving patients in Birmingham, Alabama. He specializes in treating hypertension and hypertensive emergencies. His procedural expertise includes performing echocardiograms and electrocardiograms to evaluate heart function. Patients rate Dr. Cox 4.2 out of 5 stars for his care.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.2
  • 52 years of experience
  • 51 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • Medical College Of Georgia
  • 3 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 14 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Location

Southview Medical Group Pc

833 SAINT VINCENTS DR BLDG 3BIRMINGHAM, AL 35205
Mon8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 4:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Cardiovascular DiseaseInternal MedicineInternal MedicineInternal Medicine
Accepts New Patients
4.2 
52 Years of Experience 55 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Spanish
BIRMINGHAM , ALBirmingham , ALBirmingham , ALMountain Brk , AL
Med School: Wake Forest School Of Medicine Med School: Indiana University
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Richard Lewis Cox

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Aetna - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Aetna - PPO
  • Allwell
  • Ambetter - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Ascension Health - PPO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - Federal Employees Program
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
  • Blue Shield of California
  • CHAMPVA
  • CHAMPVA - HMO
  • Cigna
  • Cigna - PPO
  • Cigna-HealthSpring
  • Cigna-HealthSpring - Medicaid (Managed)
  • HealthSmart
  • Humana
  • Humana - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Humana - Medicare
  • Humana - PPO
  • Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Medicare - PPO
  • Mutual of Omaha
  • NALC Health Benefit Plan
  • Physicians Mutual
  • Tricare
  • United American
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • UnitedHealthcare - PPO
  • Viva Health Plan
  • Viva Health Plan - HMO
  • Viva Health Plan - Medicare
  • Viva Health Plan - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Viva Health Plan - PPO

Medical Specialties

Dr. Richard Lewis Cox has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Richard Lewis Cox has the following 14 areas of expertise

  • Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS)
  • Arrhythmia
  • Atherosclerosis
  • Blood Clot
  • Heart Attack
  • Heart Block
  • Heart Diseases
  • Heart Failure
  • High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)
  • High Cholesterol
  • Hypertension
  • Internal Medicine
  • Stroke
  • Unstable Angina

Certifications, License, & Education

52 Years Experience

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Medical College Of Georgia.

Medical School

Graduated from Wake Forest School Of Medicine in 1974.

NPI Number

Dr. Cox's NPI number is 1780658906.

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Which hospitals is Dr. Richard Lewis Cox affiliated with?
Dr. Richard Lewis Cox is affiliated with Uab St Vincents Birmingham.
Where is Dr. Richard Lewis Cox's office located?
Dr. Richard Lewis Cox's office is located at 833 SAINT VINCENTS DR BLDG 3, BIRMINGHAM, AL, 35205.

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