Joel Christopher Cobb, M.D.
Joel Christopher Cobb is a Family Medicine specialist based in North Little Rock, AR with over 24 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Joel Christopher Cobb, M.D. has been part of the North Little Rock medical community since 2006 in group practice. He graduated from University of Arkansas College of Medicine in 2002 and has 24+ years of clinical experience. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS data).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 45% of reporting doctors in Arkansas
- Uses generic medications more than 64% of reporting doctors in Arkansas
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 4034dNPPES updated 2015-05-07 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Arkansas State Medical Board
Contact & Location
Practice Location
4509 E Mccain Blvd, North Little Rock, AR 72117-2902
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better1.49%
Arkansas avg: 5.4 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-3.6 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in Arkansas1.49% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better90.6%
Arkansas avg: 85.7 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+7.8 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in ArkansasHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
650
Unique beneficiaries
High volumePrescription Recipients
392
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
4,821
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $321k
Percentile rankings compared against 124 reporting peers in Arkansas.
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 (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+7%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition with extreme mood swings between emotional highs and lows
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — a group of lung diseases that block airflow
US avg: 20.4%Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$407 received from industry
22 transactions reported in 2024 ·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 2024, attributed to Joel Christopher Cobb's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2002
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine
24 years in practice
Experienced
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
Taxonomy: 207Q00000X
Education & Training
University of Arkansas College of Medicine (Class of 2002)
Primary hospital affiliation: Psychiatric
CMS Certification Number: 144041
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Family Medicine Care With Joel Christopher Cobb
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Joel Christopher Cobb for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to North Little Rock 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 Joel Christopher Cobb
Dr. Cobb is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in North Little Rock, AR. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (501) 945-4200.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator · HRSA HPSA. See Data Methodology.
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Practice Location
4509 E Mccain Blvd, North Little Rock, AR 72117-2902
Mailing Address
4509 E Mccain Blvd, North Little Rock, AR 72117-2902
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