JOSEPH O. COTTON JR. PA
NPI 1518222686
Physician Assistant in Altoona, WI

Q: What is Joseph Cotton's NPI number?

The NPI number for Joseph Cotton is 1518222686. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 5, 2012.

Q: What is Joseph Cotton's specialty?

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

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Joseph Cotton was last updated on June 4, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.

Active since July 05, 2012PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

1200 OAKLEAF WAY STE A, ALTOONA, WI 54720(715) 832-1400(715) 382-4187 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 4, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Jun 4, 2026, Dec 20, 2021 (2 updates tracked since 2021).

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About Joseph O. Cotton Jr. Pa NPPES

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

JOSEPH O. COTTON JR. PA (NPI 1518222686) is an individual physician assistant in Altoona, Wisconsin, licensed in Wisconsin (297823) and active in the NPI registry since July 2012. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Oakleaf Surgical Hospital, and is a graduate of Other (2012).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1518222686

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy363A00000X

Provider Legal NameJOSEPH O. COTTON JR.Credential: PA

Location Address1200 OAKLEAF WAY STE AAltoona, WI 54720-2217

Mailing Address1200 Oakleaf Way Ste AAltoona, WI 54720-2217 · (715) 832-1400 · Fax (715) 382-4187

Phone(715) 832-1400

Fax(715) 382-4187

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2012

Enumeration DateJuly 5, 2012

Last NPPES UpdateJune 4, 20262 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedJune 4, 2026

✔ NPI 1518222686 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 WI · 297823

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.

1200 OAKLEAF WAY STE A, Altoona, WI 54720

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Other Identifiers 1

OtherP01124613Rr Medicare

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, HealthPartners, Medica 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

Joseph O. Cotton Jr. Pa 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 ID2365608320

PECOS Enrollment IDI20120720000055

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.

Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg J3301

Triamcinolone acetonide is a medication used to reduce inflammation in the body. It's given as a 10 mg injection for conditions like allergies, arthritis, or skin problems. The injection helps to decrease swelling, redness, and itching.

82 services17 patients

Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee 27447

A bilateral knee joint replacement is a procedure where the damaged parts of both your knee joints are replaced with artificial parts. It aims to relieve pain and improve mobility. The process involves a surgical operation under anesthesia.

26 services23 patients

Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 20610

This procedure involves using a needle to remove (aspiration) or introduce (injection) fluid into a large joint like the knee or hip. It can help diagnose conditions, relieve discomfort, or deliver medication directly to the joint.

18 services16 patients

Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis 27130

This procedure, known as hip arthroplasty, involves replacing your damaged thigh bone and hip joint with artificial parts, called a prosthesis. It helps relieve pain, improve mobility, and enhance your quality of life.

14 services14 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Oakleaf Surgical Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Altoona, WI

OwnershipPhysician

CMS Certification Number520196

Location1000 Oakleaf WayAltoona, WI 54720 · Eau Claire County

Chippewa Valley Hospital

Critical Access Hospitals · Durand, WI

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church

CMS Certification Number521307

Location1220 3rd Ave WDurand, WI 54736 · Pepin County

Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 54720 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

$82.92 typical visit price

range $53.90 – $163.24

Typical copayment $20.73 (range $13.47 – $40.81)

Most-billed visit code 99203

Established Patient

$67.37 typical visit price

range $17.40 – $133.76

Typical copayment $16.84 (range $4.35 – $33.44)

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.

NATHAN HOADLEY HARRIS M.D.

Orthopaedic Surgery