John Cotter, MD
NPI 1548328271 · Family Medicine Physician · Travelers Rest, SC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
John Cotter, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Travelers Rest, SC (NPI 1548328271).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1548328271
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 17270 (SC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 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
115 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Hemoglobin A1c Level83036 | 46 | $9 |
| Detection Test By Immunoassay With Direct Visual Observation for Influenza Virus87804 | 45 | $16 |
| Detection Test By Immunoassay Technique for Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus87426 | 24 | $35 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $9–$35 (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 · 118 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Amlodipine Besylate | 524 | 131 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 455 | 118 |
| Gabapentin | 364 | 57 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 362 | 73 |
| Metformin Hclbrand: Metformin Hcl Er | 353 | 81 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 295 | 85 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$275 across 6 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
- 2006-12-05
- Last updated
- 2020-09-10
- Certified
- 2020-09-10
Frequently asked questions
- What is John Cotter's NPI number?
- John Cotter's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1548328271, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is John Cotter's specialty?
- John Cotter is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is John Cotter located?
- John Cotter's practice location on file with NPPES is 1588 Geer Hwy, Travelers Rest, SC 29690-9204.
- What is John Cotter's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for John Cotter is (864) 836-1109.
- Does John Cotter accept Medicare?
- John Cotter is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is John Cotter's NPI active?
- Yes — John Cotter's NPI (1548328271) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-09-10.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.