Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Cynthia Cotter, PH.D.

Clinical Psychologist · San Diego, CA

  • NPI 1033497300
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 17 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 2 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
12636 High Bluff Dr Ste 400
San Diego, CA 92130
(619) 992-4519
fax (866) 703-8346
Additional location
12526 High Bluff Dr, Suite 300
San Diego, CA 921302064

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
August 2011 — 15 yrs on file
Profile last updated
June 19, 2019
Year of graduation
2009 — 17 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
103TC0700X — NUCC code
State license (1)
California #PSY24404

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1033497300. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
386
Distinct HCPCS
2
Medicare allowed
$55,589
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
90837 Psychotherapy, 1 hour 317 19 $153
90834 Psychotherapy, 45 minutes 69 13 $104

In context: peer comparison

Among 31 peers in San Diego Clinical Psychologist, average services per provider: 156. This provider delivers 2.5× the peer median.

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Cynthia Cotter's medical specialty?
Dr. Cynthia Cotter practices Clinical Psychologist in San Diego, CA.
Where does Dr. Cynthia Cotter practice?
Dr. Cynthia Cotter practices at 12636 High Bluff Dr Ste 400, San Diego, CA 92130. Office phone: 6199924519.
What is Dr. Cynthia Cotter's NPI?
Dr. Cynthia Cotter's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1033497300, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Cynthia Cotter accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Cynthia Cotter accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Cynthia Cotter commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Psychotherapy (HCPCS 90837); Psychotherapy (HCPCS 90834). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.