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- 707 S Jefferson St, Roanoke, VA 24016
About Dr. Cotter
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. The services billed most often include exam of visual field with extended testing, imaging of optic nerve, and established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more. NPI 1932101037 identifies this record in the national registry.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (540) 344-4000
- Email not available
Practice Locations
707 S JEFFERSON ST
Roanoke, VA 24016
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Ophthalmology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
Cornea and external eye
Eyelid and tear drainage
Refractive and focusing
- Astigmatism
- Eye misalignment (strabismus)
- Farsightedness
- Lazy eye (amblyopia)
- Nearsightedness
- Presbyopia
Retina and vitreous
Eye injuries
Inflammation, neurologic, and orbit
Retina & vitreous
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Examination and imaging
Cataract and lens
Corneal procedures
Eye diagnostics
Eye injuries
Eyelid surgery
Eyelid, tear duct, and muscle
Glaucoma
- Glaucoma drainage-device implantation
- Laser peripheral iridotomy
- Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery
- Selective laser trabeculoplasty
Laser eye surgery
Laser procedures
Laser vision correction
Refractive surgery
Tear duct & Orbit
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
11,232 services · 7,139 patients · 25 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insertion of drug delivery implant into tear duct of eye | Procedure | 68841 |
176 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow | Procedure | 65855 |
142 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Insertion of eye fluid drainage device | Procedure | 66183 |
75 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
70 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
50 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Extracapsular removal of cataract with insertion of artificial lens and insertion of drainage device in front chamber of eye | Procedure | 66991 |
49 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Creation of shunt to improve eye fluid flow using tissue graft | Procedure | 66180 |
28 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Incision to improve eye fluid flow | Procedure | 65820 |
23 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Injection of medication into eye | Procedure | 66030 |
22 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens and laser treatment to decrease fluid production in eye | Procedure | 66988 |
14 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
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 eye doctors 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 eye doctors 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 Frank Cotter's specialty?
Frank Cotter is an eye doctor in Roanoke, VA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Frank Cotter?
Frank 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 Frank Cotter?
The number on file is (540) 344-4000. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Frank Cotter?
Frank 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 Frank Cotter's education?
Frank 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 Frank Cotter have?
Frank Cotter has 42 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1984, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Frank Cotter known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Frank 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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Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Frank Cotter. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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