Samantha Renee Cox, D.O.

Vascular Surgery

Surgery

(803) 434-7100Columbia, SC
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Samantha Renee Cox, D.O. has practiced surgery for 16+ years, working in group practice. A Ohio University, College of Osteopathic Medicine graduate since 2010, she brings 16+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis.

1 of 9 Surgery providers in SCSee all Surgery in Columbia16+ years experienceNPI since 2010

Older · 2366dNPPES updated 2019-11-13 · verify on CMS

Contact & Location

Practice Location

3 Richland Medical Park Dr Ste 330, Columbia, SC 29203

Fax: (803) 434-6889
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Opioid Rx

↓ Lower = better

9.55%

South Carolina avg: 4.6 · US avg: 5.1

Lower than most doctors nationally(+4.5 pts)

9.55% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

78.1%

South Carolina avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8

Lower than most doctors nationally(-4.7 pts)

How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.

Medicare Patients

182

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

67

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

178

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $41k

Percentile rankings compared against 605 reporting peers in South 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.

Patient Condition Panel

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.

Hypertension
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

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

High Cholesterol
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

Arthritis
Higher than avg (+9%)58%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↑ More patients than average (+9%) — a focus area for this doctor

Diabetes
Higher than avg (+21%)55%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↑ More patients than average (+21%) — a focus area for this doctor

Chronic Kidney Disease
Higher than avg (+23%)53%

Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension

US avg: 29.6%

↑ More patients than average (+23%) — a focus area for this doctor

Ischemic Heart Disease
Higher than avg (+21%)53%

Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease

US avg: 31.7%

↑ More patients than average (+21%) — a focus area for this doctor

Heart Failure
Higher than avg (+23%)45%

The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs

US avg: 22.5%

↑ More patients than average (+23%) — a focus area for this doctor

COPD
Higher than avg (+21%)41%

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — a group of lung diseases that block airflow

US avg: 20.4%

↑ More patients than average (+21%) — a focus area for this doctor

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

Industry Payment Transparency

$5.6k received from industry

4 transactions reported in 2024 ·High tier

View on CMS Open Payments →

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 Samantha Renee Cox's NPI.

Community Context

Social Vulnerability Index: 0.50 / 1.00

Moderate vulnerability

She practices in a community where the CDC measures social vulnerability across socioeconomic status, household composition, racial/ethnic minority status, and housing/transportation factors. A higher index indicates more residents may face barriers accessing care.

Source: CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 2010

    Ohio University, College of Osteopathic Medicine

  2. 16 years in practice

    Experienced

SurgeryVascular Surgery in ColumbiaAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

A surgeon with expertise in the management of surgical disorders of the blood vessels, excluding the intracranial vessels or the heart.

Taxonomy: 2086S0129X

Education & Training

Ohio University, College of Osteopathic Medicine (Class of 2010)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

Po Box 743904, Atlanta, GA 30374-3904

Differs from practice location

Virtual Vascular Surgery Care With Samantha Renee Cox

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Samantha Renee Cox for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Columbia 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 Samantha Renee Cox

NPI records show Dr. Cox as active with telehealth listed in Columbia, SC. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (803) 434-7100.

Verified across 7 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator · HRSA HPSA · CDC SVI. See Data Methodology.

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