Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. John Cotter, MD

Family Medicine Physician (CMS: Family Practice) · Travelers Rest, SC

  • NPI 1548328271
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 37 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1588 Geer Hwy
Travelers Rest, SC 296909204
(864) 836-1109
fax (864) 836-6365

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
December 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
September 10, 2020
Year of graduation
1989 — 37 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207Q00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
South Carolina #17270

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1548328271. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
114
Distinct HCPCS
4
Medicare allowed
$1,707
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
83036 Hemoglobin a1c level 48 35 $9
87804 Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for influenza virus 36 17 $16
87426 Detection test by immunoassay technique for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 19 17 $35
81003 Automated urinalysis test 11 11 $2

In context: peer comparison

Among 7 peers in Travelers Rest Family Medicine Physician, average services per provider: 86. This provider delivers 1.3× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$275
Transactions
6
Manufacturers
5
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Gilead Sciences, INC. 2 $144.46
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, INC. 1 $59.67
Abbvie INC. 1 $34.73
Insulet Corporation 1 $20.18
Exact Sciences Corporation 1 $16.41

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$275

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
4,375
Patients
1,045
Total drug cost
$407,852
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Amlodipine Besylate Generic 536 138 $4,732
Atorvastatin Calcium Generic 487 121 $8,419
Gabapentin Generic 366 59 $4,568
Metformin Hcl ER (Metformin Hcl) Brand 365 76 $4,475
Levothyroxine Sodium Generic 348 73 $4,322
Pravastatin Sodium Generic 335 79 $7,837
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa (Albuterol Sulfate) Brand 324 88 $13,493
Omeprazole Generic 311 67 $5,169
Metoprolol Succinate Generic 212 60 $4,957
Trulicity (Dulaglutide) Brand 203 41 $338,659

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. John Cotter's medical specialty?
Dr. John Cotter practices Family Medicine Physician in Travelers Rest, SC.
Where does Dr. John Cotter practice?
Dr. John Cotter practices at 1588 Geer Hwy, Travelers Rest, SC 296909204. Office phone: 8648361109.
What is Dr. John Cotter's NPI?
Dr. John Cotter's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1548328271, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. John Cotter accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. John Cotter accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. John Cotter commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Hemoglobin a1c level (HCPCS 83036); Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for influenza virus (HCPCS 87804); Detection test by immunoassay technique for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus (HCPCS 87426). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.