Cary Cotton
NPI 1104272582 · Gastroenterology Physician · Chapel Hill, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Gastroenterology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Cary Cotton is a Gastroenterology Physician provider in Chapel Hill, NC (NPI 1104272582).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1104272582
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Gastroenterology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 218377 (NC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
10 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
114 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 Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 28 | $92 |
| Biopsy of Esophagus, Stomach, And/Or Upper Small Bowel Using a Flexible Endoscope43239 | 20 | $108 |
| Balloon Dilation of Esophagus, Stomach, And/Or Upper Small Bowel Using a Flexible Endoscope, Less Than 3.0 Cm43249 | 16 | $134 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 16 | $162 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 12 | $124 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 12 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 60 | 21 |
| Omeprazole | 56 | 20 |
| Promethazine Hcl | 40 | — |
| Pyridostigmine Bromide | 25 | — |
| Esomeprazole Magnesium | 18 | — |
| Linaclotidebrand: Linzess | 16 | — |
| Olanzapine | 15 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$89 across 3 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
- 2016-05-04
- Last updated
- 2022-10-21
- Certified
- 2022-10-21
Frequently asked questions
- What is Cary Cotton's NPI number?
- Cary Cotton's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1104272582, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Cary Cotton's specialty?
- Cary Cotton is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Gastroenterology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Cary Cotton located?
- Cary Cotton's practice location on file with NPPES is 101 Manning Dr, Chapel Hill, NC 27514-4220.
- What is Cary Cotton's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Cary Cotton is (984) 974-1000.
- Does Cary Cotton accept Medicare?
- Cary Cotton is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Cary Cotton's NPI active?
- Yes — Cary Cotton's NPI (1104272582) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-10-21.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.