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Based in Roanoke, VA, Frank Cotter, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under ophthalmology. Frank graduated from Georgetown University School of Medicine in 1984. Medicare claims data shows Frank provided 11,232 services to 7,139 patients.
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Education & Training
Areas of Expertise
Licensing & Certification
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (540) 344-4000
- Email not available
Practice Locations
707 S JEFFERSON ST
Roanoke, VA 24016
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
11,232 services · 7,139 patients · 25 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Insertion of drug delivery implant into tear duct of eye | Procedure | 68841 |
176 |
| Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow | Procedure | 65855 |
142 |
| Insertion of eye fluid drainage device | Procedure | 66183 |
75 |
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
70 |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
50 |
| Extracapsular removal of cataract with insertion of artificial lens and insertion of drainage device in front chamber of eye | Procedure | 66991 |
49 |
| Creation of shunt to improve eye fluid flow using tissue graft | Procedure | 66180 |
28 |
| Incision to improve eye fluid flow | Procedure | 65820 |
23 |
| Injection of medication into eye | Procedure | 66030 |
22 |
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens and laser treatment to decrease fluid production in eye | Procedure | 66988 |
14 |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other ophthalmology specialists at this location 7
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other ophthalmology specialists in Roanoke 4
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 23 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Georgetown University School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1984 at Georgetown University School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Insertion of drug delivery implant into tear duct of eye 7
Providers in VA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Cotter's specialty?
Dr. Cotter is an ophthalmology in Roanoke, VA. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “OPHTHALMOLOGY”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Cotter?
Dr. Cotter is listed at 707 S JEFFERSON ST, Roanoke, VA 24016. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Cotter?
The number on file is (540) 344-4000. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Cotter?
Dr. Cotter's National Provider Identifier is 1932101037. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Cotter's medical education?
Dr. Cotter attended Georgetown University School of Medicine, graduating in 1984. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Cotter have?
Dr. Cotter has 42 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1984, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Cotter known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Cotter performs procedures including insertion of drug delivery implant into tear duct of eye, laser repair to improve eye fluid flow and insertion of eye fluid drainage device; reads or performs imaging such as ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness; provides treatments such as exam of visual field with extended testing and imaging of optic nerve, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
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