Michael Cothern, PA-C
NPI 1235373424 · Physician Assistant · Salem, MA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Michael Cothern, PA-C is a Physician Assistant provider in Salem, MA (NPI 1235373424).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1235373424
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA-C
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 670 (MA)
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
17 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
488 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 388 | $66 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 100 | $110 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $66–$110 (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 · 11 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Metoprolol Succinate | 101 | 67 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 85 | 40 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 50 | 38 |
| Clopidogrel Bisulfatebrand: Clopidogrel | 26 | 14 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 23 | 15 |
| Isosorbide Mononitratebrand: Isosorbide Mononitrate Er | 19 | 15 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2009-05-01
- Last updated
- 2009-05-01
Frequently asked questions
- What is Michael Cothern's NPI number?
- Michael Cothern's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1235373424, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Michael Cothern's specialty?
- Michael Cothern is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Michael Cothern located?
- Michael Cothern's practice location on file with NPPES is 81 Highland Ave, Salem, MA 01970-2714.
- What is Michael Cothern's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Michael Cothern is (978) 354-4494.
- Does Michael Cothern accept Medicare?
- Michael Cothern is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Michael Cothern's NPI active?
- Yes — Michael Cothern's NPI (1235373424) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2009-05-01.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.