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DR. JOSEPH FRANK COTTEN MD PHD
NPI 1215927827
Anesthesiology in Boston, MA

Active since October 25, 2005PECOS Enrolled
55 FRUIT ST, BOSTON, MA 02114(617) 726-3030(617) 726-3032 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 13, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Dr. Joseph Frank Cotten Md Phd NPPES

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

DR. JOSEPH FRANK COTTEN MD PHD (NPI 1215927827) is an individual anesthesiology provider in Boston, Massachusetts, licensed in Massachusetts (223967) and active in the NPI registry since October 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Massachusetts General Hospital, and is a graduate of University Of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College Of Medicine (1999).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1215927827
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207L00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. JOSEPH FRANK COTTENCredential: MD PHD
Location Address55 FRUIT STBoston, MA 02114-2696
Mailing AddressPo Box 9142Charlestown, MA 02129-9142 · (617) 724-0287 · Fax (617) 726-2894
Phone(617) 726-3030
Fax(617) 726-3032
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College Of MedicineGraduated 1999
Enumeration DateOctober 25, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 13, 2026
✔ NPI 1215927827 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207L00000X
License✔ Licensed in MA · 223967
Definition
An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.
55 FRUIT ST, Boston, MA 02114
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Other Identifiers 3

Medicaid2107732MA
OtherJ28717MA · Bcbs Ma
Other468289MA · Tufts Health Plan

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. Joseph Frank Cotten Md 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 ID648206565
PECOS Enrollment IDI20050712001088
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

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.

Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin 36620
This procedure involves placing a small tube into an artery, usually in the wrist or elbow, to collect blood samples or administer medication. It's done under local anesthesia and is a common, safe practice.
14 services14 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Massachusetts General Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Boston, MA
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number220071
Location55 Fruit StreetBoston, MA 02114 · Suffolk County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

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

STUTI GIRISH SHROFF MD, MBBS
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology)
55 FRUIT ST
BOSTON, MA 02114
Suffolk County (617) 726-2971
NANCY WANG M.D.
Internal Medicine (Hematology & Oncology)
55 FRUIT ST
BOSTON, MA 02114
Suffolk County (017) 724-4000
DR. DUSAN HANIDZIAR M.D., PH.D.
Anesthesiology
55 FRUIT ST, GRAY-BIGELOW 444
BOSTON, MA 02114
Suffolk County (617) 726-3030
JOHN JOSEPH DANKO DO
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
55 FRUIT ST
BOSTON, MA 02114
Suffolk County (617) 726-2000
DR. MICHAEL ANDREW LOBRITZ M.D, PH.D.
Internal Medicine (Infectious Disease)
55 FRUIT ST, DIVISION OF INFECTIOUS DISEASE, GRJ-504
BOSTON, MA 02114
Suffolk County (617) 724-9248
MS. KELLY ELISHA TRECARTIN NP
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
55 FRUIT ST, BIGALOW 852 F
BOSTON, MA 02114
Suffolk County (617) 726-7400
JAMIE MARIE ALLEN NP
Nurse Practitioner
55 FRUIT ST
BOSTON, MA 02114
Suffolk County (617) 724-4410
DR. DHAVAL SANJEEV KOLTE M.B.B.S., PH.D.
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
55 FRUIT ST
BOSTON, MA 02114
Suffolk County (617) 643-3238

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 Joseph Cotten's NPI number?

The NPI number for Joseph Cotten is 1215927827. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 25, 2005.

Where is Joseph Cotten located?

Joseph Cotten practices at 55 Fruit St, Boston, MA 02114. The listed phone number is (617) 726-3030.

What is Joseph Cotten's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207L00000X.

Is Joseph Cotten enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Joseph Cotten 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.

Is Joseph Cotten affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Joseph Cotten is affiliated with Massachusetts General Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Joseph Cotten was last updated on July 13, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 24 days 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.