Provider Profile
Joseph O. Cotton, PA
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Joseph Cotton
Joseph O. Cotton, PA is a physician assistant based in Altoona, WI. According to Medicare claims data, Joseph cared for 70 Medicare patients across 140 services. The services billed most often include injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg, replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee, and aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint.
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Credentials & Licensing
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Medicare information
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Contact Information
- (715) 832-1400
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1200 OAKLEAF WAY STE A
Altoona, WI 54720
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
140 services · 70 patients · 4 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee | Procedure | 27447 |
26 | As often as other peers in Physician Assistant |
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | Procedure | 20610 |
18 | Less often than most peers in Physician Assistant |
| Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis | Procedure | 27130 |
14 | Less often than most peers in Physician Assistant |
| Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg | Drug given | J3301 |
82 | Less often than most peers in Physician Assistant |
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 physician assistants at this location 6
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 8
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
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.
More connections — 25 related providers in 4 groups
Other physician assistants in Altoona 2
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2012 at Other 7
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee 8
Providers in WI who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Joseph O. Cotton?
Joseph O. Cotton is a physician assistant in Altoona, WI. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
What is Joseph O. Cotton's address?
Joseph O. Cotton is listed at 1200 Oakleaf Way Ste A, Altoona, WI 54720. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Joseph O. Cotton?
The number on file is (715) 832-1400. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Joseph O. Cotton's NPI number?
Joseph O. Cotton's National Provider Identifier is 1518222686. 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 Joseph O. Cotton train?
Joseph O. Cotton attended Other, graduating in 2012. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Joseph O. Cotton been practicing?
Joseph O. Cotton has 14 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2012, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Joseph O. Cotton perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Joseph O. Cotton performs procedures including replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee, aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint and replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Joseph O. Cotton confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Joseph O. Cotton. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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