MICHAEL EUGENE COTHERN PA-C
NPI 1235373424
Physician Assistant in Salem, MA

Active since May 01, 2009PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
81 HIGHLAND AVE, CARDIAC CATHETERIZATION LAB, PHIPPEN 5, SALEM, MA 01970(978) 354-4494(978) 740-4804 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 1, 2009. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

About Michael Eugene Cothern Pa-c NPPES

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

MICHAEL EUGENE COTHERN PA-C (NPI 1235373424) is an individual physician assistant in Salem, Massachusetts, licensed in Massachusetts (670) and active in the NPI registry since May 2009. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with North Shore Medical Center -, and is a graduate of Other (1994).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1235373424
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy363A00000X
Provider Legal NameMICHAEL EUGENE COTHERNCredential: PA-C
Location Address81 HIGHLAND AVE, CARDIAC CATHETERIZATION LAB, PHIPPEN 5Salem, MA 01970-2714
Mailing Address81 Highland Ave, North Shore Medical Center, Cardiac Catheterization Lab, Phippen 5Salem, MA 01970 · (978) 354-4494 · Fax (978) 740-4804
Fax(978) 740-4804
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1994
Enumeration DateMay 1, 2009
NPI 1235373424 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyPhysician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363A00000X
License Licensed in MA · 670
Definition
A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.
81 HIGHLAND AVE, Salem, MA 01970

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Michael Eugene Cothern Pa-c 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 ID8527344423
PECOS Enrollment IDI20170407000077
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.

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.
388 services242 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
100 services91 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

North Shore Medical Center -

Acute Care Hospitals · Salem, MA
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number220035
Location81 Highland AvenueSalem, MA 01970 · Essex County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

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

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 01970 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
$90.70 typical visit price
range $58.86 – $177.36
Typical copayment $22.67 (range $14.71 – $44.34)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$73.22 typical visit price
range $19.11 – $144.84
Typical copayment $18.30 (range $4.77 – $36.21)
Most-billed visit code 99213
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 20

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

Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
81 HIGHLAND AVE
SALEM, MA 01970
Internal Medicine
81 HIGHLAND AVE, DEPT OF MEDICINE ( HOSPITALIST)
SALEM, MA 01970
Registered Nurse
81 HIGHLAND AVE
SALEM, MA 01970
Physician Assistant
81 HIGHLAND AVE
SALEM, MA 01970
Anesthesiology
81 HIGHLAND AVE, DEPT. ANESTHESIA,
SALEM, MA 01970
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology)
81 HIGHLAND AVE, PATHOLOGY DEPARTMENT
SALEM, MA 01970
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
81 HIGHLAND AVE
SALEM, MA 01970
Internal Medicine
81 HIGHLAND AVE
SALEM, MA 01970

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 Michael Cothern's NPI number?

The NPI number for Michael Cothern is 1235373424. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 1, 2009.

Where is Michael Cothern located?

Michael Cothern practices at 81 Highland Ave Cardiac Catheterization Lab, Phippen 5, Salem, MA 01970. The listed phone number is (978) 354-4494.

What is Michael Cothern's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Physician Assistant with taxonomy code 363A00000X.

Is Michael Cothern enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Michael Cothern 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 Michael Cothern affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Michael Cothern is affiliated with North Shore Medical Center - and Massachusetts General Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Michael Cothern was last updated on May 1, 2009. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 17 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.