Kevin Cottingham, M.D.
NPI 1043279797 · Surgery Physician · Cullman, AL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - General Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Kevin Cottingham, M.D. is a Surgery Physician provider in Cullman, AL (NPI 1043279797).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1043279797
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 24471 (AL)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
339 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 105 | $83 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 43 | $110 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 42 | $151 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 41 | $113 |
| Biopsy of Esophagus, Stomach, And/Or Upper Small Bowel Using a Flexible Endoscope43239 | 34 | $68 |
| Biopsy of Large Bowel Using a Flexible Endoscope |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 8 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 94 | 88 |
| Ondansetron Hcl | 73 | 70 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 67 | 22 |
| Famotidine | 56 | 28 |
| Sucralfate | 31 | 23 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 15 | 12 |
| Omeprazole | 12 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$343 across 15 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-03-21
- Last updated
- 2026-04-16
- Certified
- 2026-04-16
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kevin Cottingham's NPI number?
- Kevin Cottingham's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1043279797, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Kevin Cottingham's specialty?
- Kevin Cottingham is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Kevin Cottingham located?
- Kevin Cottingham's practice location on file with NPPES is 1890 Al Highway 157, Cullman, AL 35058-3601.
- What is Kevin Cottingham's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Kevin Cottingham is (256) 736-2263.
- Does Kevin Cottingham accept Medicare?
- Kevin Cottingham is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Kevin Cottingham's NPI active?
- Yes — Kevin Cottingham's NPI (1043279797) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-04-16.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.