Michael Cotton, M. D.
NPI 1316943335 · Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician · Hickory, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Michael Cotton, M. D. is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician provider in Hickory, NC (NPI 1316943335).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1316943335
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M. D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 200000201 (NC)
Specialties & taxonomies
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) PhysicianPrimary207RH0002XLicense 200000201 (NC)
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure38% of score
21 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness38% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint23% of score
1 documented practice location
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.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-06-23
- Last updated
- 2008-10-16
Frequently asked questions
- What is Michael Cotton's NPI number?
- Michael Cotton's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1316943335, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Michael Cotton's specialty?
- Michael Cotton is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Michael Cotton located?
- Michael Cotton's practice location on file with NPPES is 420 N Center St, Hickory, NC 28601-5046.
- What is Michael Cotton's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Michael Cotton is (828) 315-3000.
- Does Michael Cotton accept Medicare?
- Michael Cotton is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Michael Cotton's NPI active?
- Yes — Michael Cotton's NPI (1316943335) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2008-10-16.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.