Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Ben Cottrell, MD

Emergency Medicine Physician (CMS: Emergency Medicine) · Hospitalist Physician · Family Medicine Physician · Chattanooga, TN

  • NPI 1801842570
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 29 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
705 Black Creek Dr
Chattanooga, TN 374192190
(931) 588-6356

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
May 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
July 6, 2016
Year of graduation
1997 — 29 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207P00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Tennessee #35175
Medicaid (2)
TN #3862460 · TN #3862466

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1801842570. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
199
Distinct HCPCS
4
Medicare allowed
$25,496
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99284 Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 84 83 $116
99285 Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 76 76 $167
93010 Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only 25 24 $8
99291 Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 14 14 $203

In context: peer comparison

Among 46 peers in this city , average services per provider: 101. This provider delivers 2.0× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
83
Patients
72
Total drug cost
$606
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Prednisone Generic 19 19 $126
Naproxen Generic 15 15 $69
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 14 14 $62
Methylprednisolone Generic 13 13 $152
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass (Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav) Brand 11 11 $150
Ondansetron Hcl Generic 11 0 $48

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Ben Cottrell's medical specialty?
Dr. Ben Cottrell practices Emergency Medicine Physician in Chattanooga, TN.
Where does Dr. Ben Cottrell practice?
Dr. Ben Cottrell practices at 705 Black Creek Dr, Chattanooga, TN 374192190. Office phone: 9315886356.
What is Dr. Ben Cottrell's NPI?
Dr. Ben Cottrell's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1801842570, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Ben Cottrell accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Ben Cottrell accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Ben Cottrell commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99284); Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99285); Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only (HCPCS 93010). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.