DR. JOHN THOMAS COTTINGHAM MD
NPI 1194866996
Family Medicine in Webster, TX
About Dr. John Thomas Cottingham Md NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
DR. JOHN THOMAS COTTINGHAM MD (NPI 1194866996) is an individual family medicine provider in Webster, Texas, licensed in Texas (M5111) and active in the NPI registry since February 2007. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, holds a CLIA Waiver certificate valid through May 10, 2028, and is affiliated with Houston Methodist Clear Lake Hospital.
NPPES Registry Identity
Specialties & Licenses
Accepted Insurance
Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS
Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.
Medicare Enrollment Status
Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment
Dr. John Thomas Cottingham Md 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.
Medicare Billing Reassignment
Medicare enrollment records show John Cottingham reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.
Webster, TX 77598
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.
CLIA Laboratory Certificates CMS CLIA
Laboratory certificates issued under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) program, which sets federal quality standards for human laboratory testing in the United States. There is no official CMS crosswalk between CLIA and NPI numbers; these certificates are associated with this NPI by matching facility names, locations and phone numbers in the CMS CLIA registry.
Certificate of Waiver 45D2343639
John Cottingham, MD · Webster, TXAreas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 2
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.
Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare
Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.
Houston Methodist Clear Lake Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · Nassau Bay, TXPhysician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area
Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 77598 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.
Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 2
Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.
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 John Cottingham's NPI number?
The NPI number for John Cottingham is 1194866996. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on February 12, 2007.
Where is John Cottingham located?
John Cottingham practices at 400 W Medical Center Blvd Ste 215, Webster, TX 77598. The listed phone number is (281) 316-1033.
What is John Cottingham's specialty?
The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine with taxonomy code 207Q00000X.
Is John Cottingham enrolled in Medicare?
Yes. John Cottingham 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.
Which organization bills Medicare for John Cottingham's services?
According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), John Cottingham reassigns Medicare benefits to Southshore Family Medicine, P.A. (Webster, TX). The reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for John Cottingham's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.
Does John Cottingham hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?
Yes. A Certificate of Waiver (number 45D2343639) is associated with this NPI, valid through May 10, 2028. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.
What insurance does John Cottingham accept?
Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and Imperial Insurance Companies, Inc. list John Cottingham 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 John Cottingham affiliated with any hospitals?
According to CMS data, John Cottingham is affiliated with Houston Methodist Clear Lake Hospital.
When was this NPI record last updated?
The NPPES record for John Cottingham was last updated on January 9, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 21 months 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.
# Dr. John Thomas Cottingham, MD · NPI 1194866996
Family Medicine physician in Webster, Texas. Individual provider, active in the CMS NPPES registry since February 12, 2007.
## Identity
- **NPI:** 1194866996 (Entity type: Individual)
- **Enumerated:** February 12, 2007
- **Primary specialty:** Family Medicine · taxonomy 207Q00000X
- **State license:** M5111 (Texas)
- **Sole proprietor:** No
## Practice location
- **Address:** 400 W MEDICAL CENTER BLVD STE 215, Webster, TX 77598-4227
- **Phone:** (281) 316-1033 · **Fax:** (281) 316-1066
## Medicare
- **Medicare:** Enrolled (PECOS); accepts Medicare assignment
- **Ordering & referring:** eligible for Part B labs & imaging, durable medical equipment, home health, power mobility devices
- **Bills Medicare through:** Southshore Family Medicine, P.A. (NPI 1265617799, Webster, TX), under Medicare reassignment (form CMS-855R) · CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release
- **Medical school:** University Of Texas Medical Branch At Galveston, class of 2004
## Record status
- **NPPES last updated:** January 9, 2025
- **CLIA laboratory certificates:** 1 on file
---
Source: [NPI Profile](https://npiprofile.com/npi/1194866996) · Data from the CMS NPPES public registry.