Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Vernon Cotten, MD
Cardiovascular Disease Physician (CMS: Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology)) · Jackson, MS
- NPI 1164466082
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 76.5 / 100 · 2023
- 31 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
Operates at 2 locations .
- Primary practice
-
970 Lakeland Dr, Suite 61
Jackson, MS 392164635
(601) 982-7850
fax (601) 718-5145 - Additional location
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969 Lakeland Dr
Jackson, MS 392164606
(601) 200-2000
fax (601) 200-0166
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- June 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- March 5, 2025
- Year of graduation
- 1995 — 31 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207RC0000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Mississippi #15875
- Medicaid
- MS #00123944
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1164466082. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
27,448
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$1,221,281
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
J1306 |
Injection, inclisiran, 1 mg | 14,484 | 25 | $12 | |
Q9967 |
Low osmolar contrast material, 300-399 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml | 2,726 | 30 | $0 | |
93000 |
Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report | 1,913 | 1,497 | $13 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 1,531 | 1,230 | $118 | |
93010 |
Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only | 831 | 762 | $8 | |
J2785 |
Injection, regadenoson, 0.1 mg | 790 | 201 | $54 | |
99457 |
Management using the results of remote vital sign monitoring per calendar month, first 20 minutes | 667 | 136 | $44 | |
93306 |
Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function | 597 | 595 | $64 | |
99458 |
Management using the results of remote vital sign monitoring per calendar month, each additional 20 minutes | 561 | 115 | $37 | |
99454 |
Remote monitoring of physiologic parameters, initial supply of devices with daily recordings or programmed alerts transmission, each 30 days | 500 | 122 | $43 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 18 peers in Jackson Cardiovascular Disease Physician, average services per provider: 177. This provider delivers 155× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$1,198
Transactions
73
Manufacturers
15
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation | 38 | $524.14 | |
| E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C. | 7 | $184.30 | |
| Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC | 5 | $91.64 | |
| Boston Scientific Corporation | 3 | $65.35 | |
| Novo Nordisk INC | 3 | $44.12 | |
| AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals Lp | 3 | $44.01 | |
| Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, Plc | 2 | $39.10 | |
| Pfizer INC. | 2 | $36.15 | |
| Amgen INC. | 2 | $32.48 | |
| Janssen Pharmaceuticals, INC | 2 | $31.82 | |
| Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, INC. | 2 | $31.21 | |
| Daiichi Sankyo INC. | 1 | $21.42 | |
| Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals INC. | 1 | $20.29 | |
| Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, INC. | 1 | $17.20 | |
| Esperion Therapeutics, INC. | 1 | $14.43 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
5,756
Patients
1,517
Total drug cost
$1,538,346
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eliquis (Apixaban) | Brand | 980 | 174 | $809,758 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | Generic | 528 | 151 | $8,621 |
| Carvedilol | Generic | 522 | 140 | $5,307 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | Generic | 462 | 142 | $3,309 |
| Ezetimibe | Generic | 462 | 132 | $14,009 |
| Entresto (Sacubitril/Valsartan) | Brand | 433 | 81 | $397,470 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | Generic | 429 | 139 | $6,843 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | Generic | 326 | 106 | $4,203 |
| Xarelto (Rivaroxaban) | Brand | 310 | 57 | $270,527 |
| Clopidogrel (Clopidogrel Bisulfate) | Brand | 298 | 92 | $3,780 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Vernon Cotten's medical specialty?
Dr. Vernon Cotten practices Cardiovascular Disease Physician in Jackson, MS.
Where does Dr. Vernon Cotten practice?
Dr. Vernon Cotten practices at 970 Lakeland Dr, Jackson, MS 392164635. Office phone: 6019827850.
What is Dr. Vernon Cotten's NPI?
Dr. Vernon Cotten's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1164466082, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Vernon Cotten accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Vernon Cotten accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Vernon Cotten commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Injection, inclisiran, 1 mg (HCPCS J1306); Low osmolar contrast material, 300-399 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml (HCPCS Q9967); Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report (HCPCS 93000). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.