Ronald Cottle, MD
NPI 1558334201 · Family Medicine Physician · Elizabethtown, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ronald Cottle, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Elizabethtown, NC (NPI 1558334201).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1558334201
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 30015 (NC)
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
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
309 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 163 | $83 |
| Blood Glucose (sugar) Test Performed By Hand-Held Instrument82962 | 52 | $3 |
| Hemoglobin A1c Level83036 | 40 | $9 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 40 | $120 |
| Administration of Influenza Virus VaccineG0008 | 14 | $28 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $3–$120 (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 · 36 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) |
|---|---|
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 131 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 63 |
| Famotidine | 47 |
| Metoprolol Tartrate | 34 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 34 |
| Divalproex Sodium | 34 |
| Furosemide | 29 |
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 27 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 27 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$123 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
- 2006-02-10
- Last updated
- 2007-07-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ronald Cottle's NPI number?
- Ronald Cottle's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1558334201, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ronald Cottle's specialty?
- Ronald Cottle is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Ronald Cottle located?
- Ronald Cottle's practice location on file with NPPES is 103 S Owen St, Elizabethtown, NC 28337-8878.
- What is Ronald Cottle's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ronald Cottle is (910) 862-2900.
- Does Ronald Cottle accept Medicare?
- Ronald Cottle is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Ronald Cottle's NPI active?
- Yes — Ronald Cottle's NPI (1558334201) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2007-07-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.