Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Joy Cotton, M.D.

Cardiovascular Disease Physician (CMS: Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology)) · Hershey, PA

  • NPI 1972506137
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 71.2 / 100 · 2023
  • 39 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
500 University Dr
Hershey, PA 170332360
(800) 243-1455
Mailing address
Po Box 858
Hershey, PA 170330858

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
May 2005 — 21 yrs on file
Profile last updated
September 26, 2011
Year of graduation
1987 — 39 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207RC0000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Pennsylvania #MD-041686-L
Medicaid
PA #0012918700005

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1972506137. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,149
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$52,319
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
93010 Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only 516 448 $8
93306 Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function 163 160 $67
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 141 108 $95
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 61 61 $130
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 57 33 $77
99231 Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes 54 37 $49
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 35 34 $127
93227 Electrocardiogram (ecg) 2-day continuous with review by health care professional 27 27 $18
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 26 26 $64
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 17 17 $81

In context: peer comparison

Among 9 peers in this city , average services per provider: 93. This provider delivers 12× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$260
Transactions
13
Manufacturers
9
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc 2 $51.35
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation 2 $49.34
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP 2 $33.57
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp) 2 $32.87
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. 1 $23.13
Boston Scientific Corporation 1 $20.09
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C. 1 $19.89
PFIZER INC. 1 $16.16
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC 1 $13.65

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$260

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
587
Patients
176
Total drug cost
$78,151
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Metoprolol Succinate Generic 124 50 $2,611
Atorvastatin Calcium Generic 80 31 $1,121
Eliquis (Apixaban) Brand 47 16 $47,294
Lisinopril Generic 40 13 $335
Amlodipine Besylate Generic 39 12 $288
Metoprolol Tartrate Generic 37 16 $415
Rosuvastatin Calcium Generic 36 15 $893
Clopidogrel (Clopidogrel Bisulfate) Brand 32 0 $576
Isosorbide Mononitrate Er (Isosorbide Mononitrate) Brand 30 12 $1,063
Losartan Potassium Generic 23 0 $375

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Joy Cotton's medical specialty?
Dr. Joy Cotton practices Cardiovascular Disease Physician in Hershey, PA.
Where does Dr. Joy Cotton practice?
Dr. Joy Cotton practices at 500 University Dr, Hershey, PA 170332360. Office phone: 8002431455.
What is Dr. Joy Cotton's NPI?
Dr. Joy Cotton's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1972506137, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Joy Cotton accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Joy Cotton accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Joy Cotton commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only (HCPCS 93010); Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function (HCPCS 93306); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.