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MRS. TAMARA O. COTTAM M.D.
NPI 1164488185
Family Medicine in Cheyenne, WY

Active since April 26, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
820 E. 17TH STREET, CHEYENNE, WY 82001(307) 777-7911(307) 634-3510 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 24, 2013. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

About Mrs. Tamara O. Cottam M.d. NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

MRS. TAMARA O. COTTAM M.D. (NPI 1164488185) is an individual family medicine provider in Cheyenne, Wyoming, licensed in Wyoming (5711A) and active in the NPI registry since April 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Star Valley Medical Center, and is a graduate of Creighton University School Of Medicine (1994).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1164488185
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207Q00000X
Provider Legal NameMRS. TAMARA O. COTTAMCredential: M.D.
Location Address820 E. 17TH STREETCheyenne, WY 82001-4797
Mailing Address820 E. 18th StreetCheyenne, WY 82001-4797 · (307) 777-7911 · Fax (307) 634-3510
Phone(307) 777-7911
Fax(307) 634-3510
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSCreighton University School Of MedicineGraduated 1994
Enumeration DateApril 26, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 24, 2013
✔ NPI 1164488185 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyFamily MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207Q00000X
License✔ Licensed in WY · 5711A
Definition
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
820 E. 17TH STREET, Cheyenne, WY 82001
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Other Identifiers 7

Medicare UPING15868
Medicaid111040300WY
Other313170WY · Blue Cross Blue Shiled
Medicare PINW10361
Other23042KS · Dept. Health Human Svcs.
Medicare UPING15868WY
OtherP00169593WY · Rr Medicare

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wyoming.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Mrs. Tamara O. Cottam M.d. is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID2062481732
PECOS Enrollment IDI20040930000324
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 4

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
127 services64 patients
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222
Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.
43 services43 patients
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 99239
Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.
35 services33 patients
Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less 99238
Hospital discharge day management of 30 minutes or less includes finalizing your treatment, discussing your progress, and planning after-care at home. It ensures you're ready to leave the hospital and continue recovery safely.
15 services15 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Star Valley Medical Center

Critical Access Hospitals · Afton, WY
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number531313
Location901 Adams StreetAfton, WY 83110 · Lincoln County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 82001 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$87.12 typical visit price
range $56.42 – $170.72
Typical copayment $21.78 (range $14.10 – $42.68)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$99.46 typical visit price
range $18.19 – $139.32
Typical copayment $24.86 (range $4.54 – $34.83)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 2

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing E0431
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N
3 suppliers39 claims39 services$27.09 avg. paid by Medicare
Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N
3 suppliers46 claims46 services$106.88 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Tamara Cottam's NPI number?

The NPI number for Tamara Cottam is 1164488185. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 26, 2006.

Where is Tamara Cottam located?

Tamara Cottam practices at 820 E. 17th Street, Cheyenne, WY 82001. The listed phone number is (307) 777-7911.

What is Tamara Cottam's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine with taxonomy code 207Q00000X.

Is Tamara Cottam enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Tamara Cottam is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does Tamara Cottam accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wyoming list Tamara Cottam as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is Tamara Cottam affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Tamara Cottam is affiliated with Star Valley Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Tamara Cottam was last updated on September 24, 2013. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 12 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.