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Michael Eugene Cothern , PA-C

Physician Assistant • Salem, MA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Michael Cothern, PA-C is a certified Physician Assistant practicing in Salem, MA. With approximately 32 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 1994, Michael Cothern delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 81 HIGHLAND AVE.

Michael Cothern is affiliated with Mass General Brigham Medical Group Northern Massachusetts Inc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least, established patient outpatient office visit. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

81 Highland Ave
Cardiac Catheterization Lab, Phippen 5

Salem, MA 019702714

Telephone 9783544494
Fax 9787404804
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

1994

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Physician Assistant in Salem, MA

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
32 Yrs +17.3 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 14.7 Yrs
State Avg: 10.0 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
21 Specialists

Practicing in Salem, MA (4746 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
80.2% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Cothern (32 Years) 32 Yrs
Salem Specialty Average (14.7 Years) 14.7 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)
Reporting Year:
HCPCS Code & Description Services Patients Submitted Charge Medicare Allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes
388 242 $331.47 $66.02
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
100 91 $557.63 $109.63

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Physician Assistant Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 363A00000X

State License MA 670

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

Mass General Brigham Medical Group Northern Massachusetts Inc

81 Highland Ave, Salem, MA 019702714

Phone: 9783542551

Mass General Brigham Medical Group Northern Massachusetts Inc

Salem Hospital Medical Staff Office, Salem, MA 019702714

Mass General Brigham Medical Group Northern Massachusetts Inc

1 Hutchinson Dr, Danvers, MA 019233748

Phone: 9787396950

Mass General Brigham Medical Group Northern Massachusetts Inc

331 Highland Ave, Salem, MA 019707006

Phone: 9787443499

Mass General Brigham Medical Group Northern Massachusetts Inc

331 Highland Ave, Salem, MA 019707006

Phone: 9787451200

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

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Nurse Practitioner

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Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

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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 May 01, 2009

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location May 01, 2009

Registered at 81 HIGHLAND AVE, CARDIAC CATHETERIZATION LAB, PHIPPEN 5, SALEM, MA 019702714 (Tel: 9783544494)

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Updated Business Mailing Address May 01, 2009

Registered at 81 HIGHLAND AVE, NORTH SHORE MEDICAL CENTER, CARDIAC CATHETERIZATION LAB, PHIPPEN 5, SALEM, MA 01970 (Tel: 9783544494)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated May 01, 2009

Recorded as MICHAEL COTHERN, PA-C

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) May 01, 2009

Physician Assistant (License #670 in MA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration May 01, 2009

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1235373424
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: May 01, 2009
Last Update: May 01, 2009
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

81 Highland Ave, North Shore Medical Center, Cardiac Catheterization Lab, Phippen 5

Salem, MA 01970

Phone: 9783544494

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