LAURA EMILY COTTER MD
NPI 1619301256
Family Medicine - Hospice and Palliative Medicine in Albuquerque, NM

Q: What is Laura Cotter's NPI number?

The NPI number for Laura Cotter is 1619301256. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 31, 2013.

Q: What is Laura Cotter's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine, specializing in Hospice and Palliative Medicine, with taxonomy code 207QH0002X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Laura Cotter was last updated on January 30, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 18 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 August 31, 2013PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

85.18/100

CMS Quality Rating

MSC10-5550 1 UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO, ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87131(505) 272-4868(505) 272-9134 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 30, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 13, 2021, Mar 16, 2020 (2 updates tracked since 2020).

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About Laura Emily Cotter Md NPPES

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

LAURA EMILY COTTER MD (NPI 1619301256) is an individual hospice and palliative medicine provider in Albuquerque, New Mexico, licensed in New Mexico (MD2020-1052) and active in the NPI registry since August 2013. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Unm Hospital, and maintains a secondary practice location in Martinez.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1619301256

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy207QH0002X

Provider Legal NameLAURA EMILY COTTERCredential: MD

Location AddressMSC10-5550 1 UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICOAlbuquerque, NM 87131-3156

Mailing Address800 Bradbury Dr Se Ste 116Albuquerque, NM 87106-4310 · (505) 272-1476

Phone(505) 272-4868

Fax(505) 272-9134

Sole ProprietorYes

Medical School CMSGeorge Washington University School Of MedicineGraduated 2012

Enumeration DateAugust 31, 2013

Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 30, 20252 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedJanuary 30, 2025

✔ NPI 1619301256 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

★ Primary SpecialtyFamily Medicine · Hospice and Palliative MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207QH0002X

License✔ Licensed in NM · MD2020-1052

Definition

A family medicine physician with special knowledge and skills to prevent and relieve the suffering experienced by patients with life-limiting illnesses. This specialist works with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to maximize quality of life while addressing physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of both patient and family throughout the course of the disease, through the dying process, and beyond for the family. This specialist has expertise in the assessment of patients with advanced disease; the relief of distressing symptoms; the coordination of interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues; the use of specialized care systems including hospice; the management of the imminently dying patient; and legal and ethical decision making in end-of-life care.

Also ListedFamily MedicineTaxonomy 207Q00000X · License A127104 (CA)

Also ListedStudent in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramTaxonomy 390200000X

MSC10-5550 1 UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO, Albuquerque, NM 87131

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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 12500 Alhambra AveMartinez, CA 94553-3156 · Phone (925) 370-5117

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

Laura Emily Cotter 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.

PECOS PAC ID6608004940

PECOS Enrollment IDI20211204000120

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 3

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.

Prolonged office or other outpatient evaluation and management service(s) beyond the maximum required time of the primary procedure which has been selected using total time on the date of the primary service; each additional 15 minutes by the physician or G2212

This service refers to extended doctor visits where your healthcare provider spends additional time evaluating and managing your health beyond the primary procedure's required time. This includes each extra 15 minutes spent by the physician on the same day as the primary service.

60 services19 patients

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more 99215

This service involves a follow-up appointment for existing patients, lasting between 40 to 54 minutes. During this time, your healthcare provider will assess your current health status, discuss any changes or concerns, review your treatment plan, and answer any questions you may have.

31 services15 patients

New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more 99205

This is a first-time patient visit where a healthcare professional spends 60-74 minutes with you. It involves a comprehensive evaluation, including your medical history and current health condition. They'll also advise on preventive health measures and formulate a treatment plan if needed.

11 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Unm Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Albuquerque, NM

2/5 CMS rating

OwnershipGovernment - State

CMS Certification Number320001

Location2211 Lomas Boulevard NEAlbuquerque, NM 87106 · Bernalillo County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 87131 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

$84.79 typical visit price

range $54.26 – $166.80

Typical copayment $21.19 (range $13.56 – $41.70)

Most-billed visit code 99203

Established Patient

$96.38 typical visit price

range $17.00 – $135.35

Typical copayment $24.09 (range $4.25 – $33.83)

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.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

85.18/100

MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program

Scored as part of a group practice

Quality

Promoting Interoperability

100

Improvement Activities

Cost

57.08

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Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 6

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

MEGAN PIGNATO

Hospitalist