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BEN EDGAR COTTRELL MD
NPI 1801842570
Emergency Medicine in Chattanooga, TN

Active since May 25, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
705 BLACK CREEK DR, CHATTANOOGA, TN 37419(931) 588-6356 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 6, 2016. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

About Ben Edgar Cottrell Md NPPES

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

BEN EDGAR COTTRELL MD (NPI 1801842570) is an individual emergency medicine provider in Chattanooga, Tennessee, licensed in Tennessee (35175) and active in the NPI registry since May 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Lincoln Medical Center, and is a graduate of University Of Louisville School Of Medicine (1997).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1801842570
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Provider Legal NameBEN EDGAR COTTRELLCredential: MD
Location Address705 BLACK CREEK DRChattanooga, TN 37419-2190
Mailing Address705 Black Creek DrChattanooga, TN 37419-2190 · (931) 588-6356
Phone(931) 588-6356
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Louisville School Of MedicineGraduated 1997
Enumeration DateMay 25, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 6, 2016
✔ NPI 1801842570 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

★ Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207P00000X
License✔ Licensed in TN · 35175
Definition
An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.
Also ListedFamily MedicineTaxonomy 207Q00000X · License 35175 (TN)
Also ListedHospitalistTaxonomy 208M00000X · License 35175 (TN)
705 BLACK CREEK DR, Chattanooga, TN 37419
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Other Identifiers 7

Other4144771TN · Blue Cross
Medicare UPINH11824TN
OtherTN0109TN · Americhoice
Medicare ID-Type Unspecified3862460TN · Tullahoma Hma Physician
Medicare ID-Type Unspecified3862466TN
Medicaid3862460TN
Medicaid3862466TN

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter Health, Ambetter of Alabama 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

Ben Edgar Cottrell 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 ID2961478870
PECOS Enrollment IDI20040902000478, I20201211000426
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.

Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 99285
An emergency department visit for severe conditions is when you urgently seek medical help due to serious health issues. These could be severe injuries, breathing problems, unbearable pain, or sudden severe illness. Doctors and nurses will provide immediate care to stabilize your condition.
132 services129 patients
Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 99284
An emergency department visit for a high-severity issue means you're experiencing a serious health problem that needs immediate attention. This could be a severe injury, serious illness, or life-threatening condition. Medical professionals will provide urgent care to stabilize your condition.
92 services89 patients
Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only 93010
A routine electrocardiogram (ECG) with 12 leads is a simple, non-invasive test that records the electrical activity of your heart. It helps in identifying heart conditions by detecting irregularities in your heart rhythms. The results are interpreted and a report is provided.
28 services28 patients
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291
Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.
12 services12 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Lincoln Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Fayetteville, TN
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Local
CMS Certification Number440102
Location106 Medical Center BlvdFayetteville, TN 37334 · Lincoln County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Southern Tennessee Regional Health System Lawrence

Acute Care Hospitals · Lawrenceburg, TN
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number440175
Location1607 South Locust AvenueLawrenceburg, TN 38464 · Lawrence County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 37419 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
$81.53 typical visit price
range $52.64 – $160.89
Typical copayment $20.38 (range $13.16 – $40.22)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$93.60 typical visit price
range $16.72 – $131.41
Typical copayment $23.40 (range $4.18 – $32.85)
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.

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 Ben Cottrell's NPI number?

The NPI number for Ben Cottrell is 1801842570. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 25, 2006.

Where is Ben Cottrell located?

Ben Cottrell practices at 705 Black Creek Dr, Chattanooga, TN 37419. The listed phone number is (931) 588-6356.

What is Ben Cottrell's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Emergency Medicine with taxonomy code 207P00000X.

Is Ben Cottrell enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Ben Cottrell 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 Ben Cottrell accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of Alabama, Ambetter of North Carolina and Ambetter of Tennessee and 2 other insurers list Ben Cottrell 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.

Is Ben Cottrell affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Ben Cottrell is affiliated with Lincoln Medical Center and Southern Tennessee Regional Health System Lawrence.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Ben Cottrell was last updated on July 6, 2016. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 10 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.