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Active NPI 1932101037 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Frank Cotter , MD

Ophthalmology • Roanoke, VA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Frank Cotter, MD is a certified Ophthalmology practicing in Roanoke, VA. With approximately 42 years of clinical experience since graduating from Georgetown University School Of Medicine in 1984, Dr. Cotter delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 707 S JEFFERSON ST.

Dr. Cotter is affiliated with Vistar Eye Center, Inc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include exam of visual field with extended testing, imaging of optic nerve, 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

707 S Jefferson St

Roanoke, VA 240165100

Telephone 5403444000
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Vistar Eye Center, Inc Facility NPI 1457323545

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Georgetown University School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

1984

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Ophthalmology in Roanoke, VA

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
42 Yrs +15.6 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 26.4 Yrs
State Avg: 28.6 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
22 Specialists

Practicing in Roanoke, VA (619 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
11.9% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Cotter (42 Years) 42 Yrs
Roanoke Specialty Average (26.4 Years) 26.4 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
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing
2,610 1,526 $65.40 $61.13
92133 Imaging of optic nerve
2,413 1,430 $38.15 $32.22
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
2,294 1,162 $132.40 $123.57
G2211 Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's
1,238 912 $16.00 $15.70
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system
813 673 $128.17 $121.54
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
221 177 $93.54 $87.64
J7351 Injection, bimatoprost, intracameral implant, 1 microgram
220 14 $215.00 $204.63
68841 Insertion of drug delivery implant into tear duct of eye
176 128 $38.00 $15.38
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp
166 166 $29.07 $26.24
65855 Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow
142 107 $253.10 $234.53
92250 Photography of the retina
135 135 $40.74 $32.39
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness
124 124 $13.06 $10.08
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system
101 89 $92.12 $86.09
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye
99 95 $55.51 $43.03
66183 Insertion of eye fluid drainage device
75 65 $1034.00 $979.54
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens
70 52 $545.00 $421.61
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more
63 63 $172.63 $159.29
92060 Exam to measure eye deviation and range of motion
61 46 $79.77 $61.61
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser
50 43 $316.00 $296.55
66991 Extracapsular removal of cataract with insertion of artificial lens and insertion of drainage device in front chamber of eye
49 38 $681.00 $650.57
66180 Creation of shunt to improve eye fluid flow using tissue graft
28 27 $1148.36 $1058.01
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system
25 25 $153.00 $144.10
65820 Incision to improve eye fluid flow
23 17 $835.00 $785.88
66030 Injection of medication into eye
22 14 $176.00 $171.11
66988 Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens and laser treatment to decrease fluid production in eye
14 11 $676.00 $369.64
92082 Exam of visual field with intermediate testing
11 11 $51.82 $45.38

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Ophthalmology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207W00000X

State License VA 0101041750

An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID
006304044 (VA)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Vistar Eye Center, Inc

707 S Jefferson St, Roanoke, VA 240165100

Phone: 5408555100

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 February 03, 2010

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location February 03, 2010

Registered at 707 S JEFFERSON ST, ROANOKE, VA 240165100 (Tel: 5403444000)

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Updated Business Mailing Address February 03, 2010

Registered at PO BOX 1789, ROANOKE, VA 240081789 (Tel: 5403444000)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated February 03, 2010

Recorded as FRANK COTTER, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) February 03, 2010

Ophthalmology (License #0101041750 in VA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration June 02, 2005

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1932101037
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: June 02, 2005
Last Update: February 03, 2010
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

Po Box 1789

Roanoke, VA 240081789

Phone: 5403444000

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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