Russell Cotton, PAC
NPI 1417946930 · Medical Physician Assistant · Clayton, AL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Russell Cotton, PAC is a Medical Physician Assistant provider in Clayton, AL (NPI 1417946930).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1417946930
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Medical Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PAC
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 003391 (GA)
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 tenure25% of score
20 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
575 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Automated Urinalysis Test81003 | 229 | $2 |
| Hemoglobin A1c Level83036 | 135 | $10 |
| Urine Microalbumin (protein) Level82043 | 85 | $6 |
| Creatinine Level to Test for Kidney Function Or Muscle Injury82570 | 55 | $5 |
| Detection Test By Immunoassay With Direct Visual Observation for Influenza Virus87804 | 36 | $16 |
| Detection Test By Immunoassay Technique for Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus87426 | 35 | $35 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $2–$35 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, 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 · 143 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Amlodipine Besylate | 578 | 173 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 367 | 115 |
| Losartan Potassium | 312 | 89 |
| Hydrochlorothiazide | 296 | 85 |
| Lisinopril | 275 | 78 |
| Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride | 268 | 75 |
| Metformin Hcl | 267 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$14 across 1 record (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
- 2005-10-18
- Last updated
- 2022-06-14
- Certified
- 2022-06-14
Frequently asked questions
- What is Russell Cotton's NPI number?
- Russell Cotton's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1417946930, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Russell Cotton's specialty?
- Russell Cotton is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Medical Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Russell Cotton located?
- Russell Cotton's practice location on file with NPPES is 7 Western Byp, Clayton, AL 36016-2013.
- What is Russell Cotton's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Russell Cotton is (334) 775-3235.
- Does Russell Cotton accept Medicare?
- Russell Cotton is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Russell Cotton's NPI active?
- Yes — Russell Cotton's NPI (1417946930) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-06-14.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.