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- 103 S Owen St, Elizabethtown, NC 28337
About Dr. Cottle
Ronald W. Cottle, MD practices family medicine in Elizabethtown, NC. Ronald is a 1983 graduate of University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine. Medicare claims data shows Ronald provided 320 services to 262 patients. 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, blood glucose (sugar) test performed by hand-held instrument, and established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1558334201.
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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
- (910) 862-2900
- Email not available
Practice Locations
103 S OWEN ST
Elizabethtown, NC 28337
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Family Medicine 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
- Allergies
- Diabetes
- Flu
- Hypothyroidism
- Strep throat
- UTI
Cardiometabolic
Digestive
- Acid reflux
- IBS
Genitourinary and reproductive
- Erectile dysfunction
- Heavy periods
Musculoskeletal and pain
- Gout
- Heel pain
Neurologic and behavioral
Respiratory and infectious
- Acute bronchitis
- Asthma
- Sinus infection
Skin
Common childhood and ear conditions
- Ear infection
- Pink eye
Pain & Joints
- Arthritis
- Back pain
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Annual physical
- Blood test
- Flu shot
- Medicare wellness visit
- Sick visit
- TB test
- Well-woman exam
Preventive interventions
- Birth control counseling
- Smoking cessation counseling
Screening and testing
- Cholesterol screening
- Depression screening
- Diabetes and prediabetes screening
- EKG
Diagnostic Tests
- COVID-19 testing
- Rapid Strep and Flu Swabs
- Urine Drug Screen
Exams & Screenings
- Camp and School Physical
- Pre-Op Clearance Exam
Foot and Leg Pain
- Toenail Fungus Treatment
Heart & Circulation
Injections
- Immunotherapy
- Vitamin B12 Injections
Lungs & Breathing
- Pulmonary function test
Minor Procedures
- Burn and Wound Care
- Ingrown toenail removal
- Suture removal
Occupational Health
- DOT Physical
Office procedures
- Earwax removal
- Incision and drainage of an abscess
- Superficial foreign-body removal
Pain Management
- Joint injections
Preventive Care
- Chronic Illness Checkup
- Routine Vaccines
- Travel Vaccines And Consult
Respiratory
- Breathing Treatment
Senior Care
- Cognitive Assessment
Sexual & Reproductive Health
- STD Swabs and Screening
Skin Procedures
- Cyst Removal
- Precancerous Sun Spot Freezing
- Skin Tag Removal
- Wart Removal
Sleep Health
- At-Home Sleep Study Order
Urgent Care Procedures
- Stitches and Laceration Repair
Wellness & Weight
- Weight Management Consult
Women's Health
- Hormone Replacement Therapy Consultation
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
320 services · 262 patients · 6 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Influenza vaccine split virus, preservative free | Treatment | 90662 |
11 | Less often than most peers in Family Medicine |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
163 | More often than most peers in Family Medicine |
| Blood glucose (sugar) test performed by hand-held instrument | Lab test | 82962 |
52 | As often as other peers in Family Medicine |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
40 | Less often than most peers in Family Medicine |
| Hemoglobin a1c level | Lab test | 83036 |
40 | As often as other peers in Family Medicine |
| Administration of influenza virus vaccine | Billing code | G0008 |
14 | Less often than most peers in Family Medicine |
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 3
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other family doctors in Elizabethtown 4
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 1983 at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Influenza vaccine split virus, preservative free 8
Providers in NC who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Cottle?
Dr. Cottle is a family doctor in Elizabethtown, NC. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Family Medicine”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Cottle's address?
Dr. Cottle is listed at 103 S Owen St, Elizabethtown, NC 28337. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Cottle?
The number on file is (910) 862-2900. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Cottle?
Dr. Cottle's National Provider Identifier is 1558334201. 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. Cottle train?
Dr. Cottle attended University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine, graduating in 1983. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Cottle have?
Dr. Cottle has 43 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1983, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Cottle perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Cottle provides treatments such as influenza vaccine split virus, preservative free, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Cottle's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Cottle. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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