Shannon Douglass Cox, MD
Shannon Douglass Cox is a Radiation Oncology Radiology specialist based in Austin, TX with over 44 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Shannon Douglass Cox, MD has been part of the Austin medical community since 2006 in group practice. A University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston graduate since 1982, he brings 44+ years of experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with cancer, high cholesterol, and hypertension (per CMS claims data).
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
11111 Research Blvd Ll, Austin, TX 78759
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better20.69%
Texas avg: 5.2 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+15.6 pts)
20.69% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Medicare Patients
171
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
75
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
319
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $10k
Percentile rankings compared against 4,889 reporting peers in Texas.
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 Cancer, High Cholesterol, and Hypertension.
Diseases involving abnormal cell growth with potential to spread to other body parts
US avg: 20.8%↑ More patients than average (+53%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-16%) — less common here
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$156 received from industry
3 transactions 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 Shannon Douglass Cox's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1982
University of Texas Medical Branch
Board certified · Oct 8, 2024
Self-reported via NPPES
44 years in practice
Senior practitioner
A radiologist who deals with the therapeutic applications of radiant energy and its modifiers and the study and management of disease, especially malignant tumors.
Taxonomy: 2085R0001X
Education & Training
University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston (Class of 1982)
Mailing address
11111 Research Blvd Ste Ll2, Austin, TX 78759-5200
Differs from practice location
Virtual Radiation Oncology Care With Shannon Douglass Cox
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Shannon Douglass Cox for follow-up consultations, cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring — no travel to Austin 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 Shannon Douglass Cox
NPI records show Dr. Cox as active with telehealth listed in Austin, TX. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (512) 334-5201.
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 Shannon Douglass Cox
Practice Location
11111 Research Blvd Ll, Austin, TX 78759
Mailing Address
11111 Research Blvd Ste Ll2, Austin, TX 78759-5200
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