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Active NPI 1972505998 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

James R Cotton , PA-C

Physician Assistant • Carmichael, CA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

James Cotton, PA-C is a certified Physician Assistant practicing in Carmichael, CA. With approximately 26 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 2000, James Cotton delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 6403 COYLE AVE.

James Cotton is affiliated with Permanente Medical Group Inc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

6403 Coyle Ave
Suite 170

Carmichael, CA 956080311

Telephone 9169654000
Fax 9169654813
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

2000

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Physician Assistant in Carmichael, CA

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
26 Yrs +16.8 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 9.2 Yrs
State Avg: 11.5 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
42 Specialists

Practicing in Carmichael, CA (14617 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
14.3% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
67.4% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Cotton (26 Years) 26 Yrs
Carmichael Specialty Average (9.2 Years) 9.2 Yrs

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Physician Assistant Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 363A00000X

State License CA PA15498

A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Permanente Medical Group Inc

2025 Morse Ave, Sacramento, CA 958252115

Phone: 9169735000

Permanente Medical Group Inc

7373 W Lane, Stockton, CA 952103377

Phone: 2094762000

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

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Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

6 Historical Events
NPI Profile Active July 08, 2007

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location July 08, 2007

Registered at 6403 COYLE AVE, SUITE 170, CARMICHAEL, CA 956080311 (Tel: 9169654000)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 08, 2007

Registered at 6403 COYLE AVE, SUITE 170, CARMICHAEL, CA 956080311 (Tel: 9169654000)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 08, 2007

Recorded as JAMES COTTON, P.A.C.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 08, 2007

Physician Assistant (License #PA15498 in CA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration August 10, 2005

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1972505998
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: August 10, 2005
Last Update: January 03, 2022
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

6403 Coyle Ave, Suite 170

Carmichael, CA 956080311

Phone: 9169654000

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
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