Paul J Cotten, MD - Medicare Anesthesiology in Escondido, CA

Paul J Cotten, MD is a medicare enrolled "Anesthesiology" physician in Escondido, California. He went to Sanford School Of Medicine Of University Of South Dakota and graduated in 1991 and has 33 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Anesthesiology. He is a member of the group practice Anesthesia Consultants Of California Medical Group Inc and his current practice location is 555 E Valley Parkway, Escondido, California. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (619) 482-5800.

Paul J Cotten is licensed to practice in California (license number G76478) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1821088576.

Contact Information

Paul J Cotten, MD
555 E Valley Parkway,
Escondido, CA 92025
(619) 482-5800
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Physician's Profile

Full NamePaul J Cotten
GenderMale
SpecialityAnesthesiology
Experience33 Years
Location555 E Valley Parkway, Escondido, California
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Paul J Cotten attended and graduated from Sanford School Of Medicine Of University Of South Dakota in 1991
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1821088576
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 10/25/2005
  • Last Update Date: 05/17/2010
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 3971569005
  • Enrollment ID: I20041209000519

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Paul J Cotten such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1821088576NPI-NPPES
00G764780MedicaidCA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207L00000XAnesthesiology G76478 (California)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Palomar Health Downtown CampusEscondido, CAHospital
Pomerado HospitalPoway, CAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Anesthesia Consultants Of California Medical Group Inc337545669243

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Paul J Cotten allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameAnesthesia Consultants Of California Medical Group Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1164463055
PECOS PAC ID: 3375456692
Enrollment ID: O20050328000630

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Paul J Cotten is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Paul J Cotten, MD
16955 Via Del Campo, Ste 215,
San Diego, CA 92127

Ph: (858) 673-6100
Paul J Cotten, MD
555 E Valley Parkway,
Escondido, CA 92025

Ph: (619) 482-5800

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