Melissa Cotton, RPA C
NPI 1124018452 · Surgical Physician Assistant · Queensbury, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Melissa Cotton, RPA C is a Surgical Physician Assistant provider in Queensbury, NY (NPI 1124018452).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1124018452
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Surgical Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- RPA C
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 008509 (NY)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
77 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Automated Urinalysis Test81003 | 33 | $2 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 17 | $9 |
| Complete Blood Cell Count (red Cells, White Blood Cell, Platelets), Automated Test and Automated Differential White Blood Cell Count85025 | 16 | $7 |
| Detection Test By Immunoassay With Direct Visual Observation for Streptococcus, Group a (strep)87880 | 11 | $16 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $2–$16 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 10 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 37 | 37 |
| Cephalexin | 30 | 29 |
| Fluticasone Propionate | 25 | 19 |
| Azithromycin | 23 | 23 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 21 | 21 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 17 | 14 |
| Nitrofurantoin Monohyd/M-Crystbrand: Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro | 17 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-10-27
- Last updated
- 2016-05-04
Frequently asked questions
- What is Melissa Cotton's NPI number?
- Melissa Cotton's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1124018452, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Melissa Cotton's specialty?
- Melissa Cotton is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Surgical Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Melissa Cotton located?
- Melissa Cotton's practice location on file with NPPES is 25 Willowbrook Rd, Queensbury, NY 12804-5882.
- What is Melissa Cotton's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Melissa Cotton is (518) 793-9156.
- Does Melissa Cotton accept Medicare?
- Melissa Cotton is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Melissa Cotton's NPI active?
- Yes — Melissa Cotton's NPI (1124018452) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2016-05-04.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.