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DR. MELANIE K COTTER PHD
NPI 1215032990
Psychologist - Clinical in Dothan, AL

Active since September 14, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
100 WESTSIDE DRIVE, DOTHAN, AL 36303(334) 793-2237 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 17, 2019. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Dr. Melanie K Cotter Phd NPPES

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

DR. MELANIE K COTTER PHD (NPI 1215032990) is an individual clinical provider in Dothan, Alabama, licensed in Alabama (955) and active in the NPI registry since September 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of University Of Alabama School Of Medicine (1997).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1215032990
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy103TC0700X
Provider Legal NameDR. MELANIE K COTTERCredential: PHD
Location Address100 WESTSIDE DRIVEDothan, AL 36303
Mailing Address100 Westside DriveDothan, AL 36303 · (334) 793-2237 · Fax (334) 712-6256
Phone(334) 793-2237
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Alabama School Of MedicineGraduated 1997
Enumeration DateSeptember 14, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 17, 2019
✔ NPI 1215032990 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPsychologist · ClinicalBehavioral Health & Social Service Providers
Taxonomy Code103TC0700X
License✔ Licensed in AL · 955
Definition
A psychologist who provides continuing and comprehensive mental and behavioral health care for individuals and families; consultation to agencies and communities; training, education and supervision; and research-based practice. It is a specialty in breadth -- one that is broadly inclusive of severe psychopathology -- and marked by comprehensiveness and integration of knowledge and skill from a broad array of disciplines within and outside of psychology proper. The scope of clinical psychology encompasses all ages, multiple diversities and varied systems.
100 WESTSIDE DRIVE, Dothan, AL 36303
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid890004790AL

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama, Oscar Insurance Company, Providence Health Plan and more.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

Dr. Melanie K Cotter Phd 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 ID244497709
PECOS Enrollment IDI20120210000548
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 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.

Psychiatric diagnostic evaluation 90791
A psychiatric diagnostic evaluation is a thorough assessment used to identify any mental health conditions you may have. It involves a detailed discussion about your symptoms, thoughts, feelings and behavior patterns. Your medical history and family's mental health history are also considered.
13 services13 patients
Evaluation of psychological test, first hour 96130
This procedure involves a professional assessing your mental health using standardized tests. It's the initial hour of a process that helps understand your emotional well-being and cognitive abilities. It's completely non-invasive and confidential.
13 services13 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 36303 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
$161.63 typical visit price
range $52.65 – $161.63
Typical copayment $40.40 (range $13.16 – $40.40)
Most-billed visit code 99205
Established Patient
$93.72 typical visit price
range $16.56 – $131.65
Typical copayment $23.43 (range $4.14 – $32.91)
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.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

MRS. TONI D CANNON LPC
Counselor (Professional)
100 WESTSIDE DRIVE
DOTHAN, AL 36303
Houston County (334) 793-2237

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 Melanie Cotter's NPI number?

The NPI number for Melanie Cotter is 1215032990. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 14, 2006.

Where is Melanie Cotter located?

Melanie Cotter practices at 100 Westside Drive, Dothan, AL 36303. The listed phone number is (334) 793-2237.

What is Melanie Cotter's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Psychologist, specializing in Clinical, with taxonomy code 103TC0700X.

Is Melanie Cotter enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Melanie Cotter 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 Melanie Cotter accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama, Oscar Insurance Company, Providence Health Plan and UnitedHealthcare list Melanie Cotter 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Melanie Cotter was last updated on January 17, 2019. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 7 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.