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- 525 Plaza Dr Ste 304, Santa Maria, CA 93454
About Dr. Cotter
John B. Cotter, MD is a healthcare provider in Santa Maria, CA specializing in ophthalmology. John trained at University of Kansas School of Med (Kc/Wich/Sal), graduating in 1972. According to Medicare claims data, John cared for 537 Medicare patients across 693 services. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, established patient complete exam of visual system, and imaging of retina. This provider record is associated with NPI 1124021746.
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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
- (805) 987-5300
- Email not available
Practice Locations
525 PLAZA DR STE 304
Santa Maria, CA 93454
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
693 services · 537 patients · 8 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Closure of tear duct opening using plug | Procedure | 68761 |
83 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
130 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
100 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
66 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient problem focused exam of visual system | Treatment | 92012 |
41 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
18 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
181 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
74 | 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.
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 Santa Maria 7
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at University of Kansas School of Med (Kc/Wich/Sal) 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 1972 at University of Kansas School of Med (Kc/Wich/Sal) 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Closure of tear duct opening using plug 8
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Cotter specialize in?
Dr. Cotter is an eye doctor in Santa Maria, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Cotter located?
Dr. Cotter is listed at 525 Plaza Dr Ste 304, Santa Maria, CA 93454. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
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What is Dr. Cotter's phone number?
The number on file is (805) 987-5300. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
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What is Dr. Cotter's NPI number?
Dr. Cotter's National Provider Identifier is 1124021746. 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
Where did Dr. Cotter go to medical school?
Dr. Cotter attended University of Kansas School of Med (Kc/Wich/Sal), graduating in 1972. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Cotter been practicing?
Dr. Cotter has 54 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1972, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Cotter do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Cotter performs procedures including closure of tear duct opening using plug; provides treatments such as established patient complete exam of visual system and imaging of retina, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Cotter confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Cotter. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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