Heath Cotter, M.D.
NPI 1184819971 · Family Medicine Physician · Rifle, CO
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Heath Cotter, M.D. is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Rifle, CO (NPI 1184819971).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1184819971
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- DR.0055227 (CO)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
18 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 114 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 513 | 134 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 297 | 75 |
| Losartan Potassium | 289 | 81 |
| Lisinopril | 248 | 68 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 226 | 59 |
| Metformin Hcl | 211 | 53 |
| Omeprazole |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$748 across 29 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
- 2007-09-13
- Last updated
- 2020-02-14
- Certified
- 2020-02-14
Frequently asked questions
- What is Heath Cotter's NPI number?
- Heath Cotter's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1184819971, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Heath Cotter's specialty?
- Heath Cotter is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Heath Cotter located?
- Heath Cotter's practice location on file with NPPES is 501 Airport Rd, Rifle, CO 81650-8510.
- What is Heath Cotter's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Heath Cotter is (970) 625-7353.
- Does Heath Cotter accept Medicare?
- Heath Cotter is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Heath Cotter's NPI active?
- Yes — Heath Cotter's NPI (1184819971) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-02-14.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.