James Cotton, P.A.C.
NPI 1972505998 · Physician Assistant · Carmichael, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
James Cotton, P.A.C. is a Physician Assistant provider in Carmichael, CA (NPI 1972505998).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1972505998
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- P.A.C.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- PA15498 (CA)
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 tenure38% of score
20 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.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 5 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Oxycodone Hcl | 135 | 122 |
| Ondansetronbrand: Ondansetron Odt | 78 | 76 |
| Naloxone Hcl | 48 | 48 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 16 | 14 |
| Tranexamic Acid | 14 | 14 |
Medicare Part D only. These counts cover prescriptions paid through Medicare Part D in 2024 — they do notinclude cash-pay, commercial-insurance, Medicaid, or Part B–administered drugs, and badly undercount high cash-pay categories (e.g. GLP-1 weight-loss, testosterone, and ED medications). Any drug with 10 or fewer claims is omitted by CMS, and beneficiary counts under 11 are suppressed — so a missing drug means no Part D record, never zero. This is a factual claims summary, not an endorsement, not medical advice, and not a consumer report. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescribers — by Provider and Drug.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-08-10
- Last updated
- 2022-01-03
Frequently asked questions
- What is James Cotton's NPI number?
- James Cotton's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1972505998, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is James Cotton's specialty?
- James Cotton is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is James Cotton located?
- James Cotton's practice location on file with NPPES is 6403 Coyle Ave, Carmichael, CA 95608-0311.
- What is James Cotton's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for James Cotton is (916) 965-4000.
- Does James Cotton accept Medicare?
- James Cotton is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is James Cotton's NPI active?
- Yes — James Cotton's NPI (1972505998) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-01-03.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.