Gary Matthew Cox, M.D.
Infectious Disease Internal Medicine
Gary Matthew Cox is an Infectious Disease Internal Medicine specialist based in Durham, NC with over 37 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
With over 37 years in internal medicine, Gary Matthew Cox, M.D. is a long-established infectious disease specialist in Durham. Trained at University of Virginia School of Medicine (class of 1989), he has been practicing for over 37 years. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis.
Older · 1455dNPPES updated 2022-05-31 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at North Carolina Medical Board
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better7.73%
North Carolina avg: 4.9 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+2.6 pts)
7.73% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better71.2%
North Carolina avg: 83.1 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-11.6 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
198
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
212
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
6,710
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $5.51M
Percentile rankings compared against 1,349 reporting peers in North Carolina.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↑ More patients than average (+19%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+13%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+9%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+7%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$100 received from industry
1 transaction reported in 2018 ·Low tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2018, attributed to Gary Matthew Cox's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1989
University of Virginia School of Medicine
Board certified · May 30, 2022
Self-reported via NPPES
37 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Infectious disease specialists diagnose and treat complex infections including HIV/AIDS, hepatitis, tuberculosis, antibiotic-resistant infections (MRSA), post-surgical infections, and travel-related illnesses. They also provide pre-travel vaccination counseling and manage infections in immunocompromised patients.
Taxonomy: 207RI0200X
Education & Training
University of Virginia School of Medicine (Class of 1989)
Mailing address
2100 Erwin Rd Duke University Medical Center - Dumc 3281, Durham, NC 27710-0001
Differs from practice location
Virtual Infectious Disease Care With Gary Matthew Cox
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Gary Matthew Cox for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Durham required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Gary Matthew Cox
NPI records show Dr. Cox as active with telehealth listed in Durham, NC. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (919) 620-4467.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2018 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Gary Matthew Cox
Practice Location
2100 Erwin Rd, Durham, NC 27710-0001
Mailing Address
2100 Erwin Rd Duke University Medical Center - Dumc 3281, Durham, NC 27710-0001
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