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General Surgery

Ronald T. Cotton, MD

Works at hospitals in Houston, TX · Texas

Summary

Dr. Ronald T. Cotton, MD is a general surgeon at 6720 Bertner Ave, Houston, TX 77030. Phone: (713) 798-1000. Accepts Medicare assignment. NPI 1033343462. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026.

  • Specialty: General surgeon (Medicare lists General Surgery)
  • Address: 6720 Bertner Ave, Houston, TX 77030 · Directions (2 more locations)
  • Phone: (713) 798‑1000
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center
  • Group practice: Baylor College of Medicine
  • Medical school: Baylor College Of Medicine · graduated 2006 (20 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Ronald T. Cotton, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Ronald T. Cotton accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Ronald T. Cotton accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
What is Ronald T. Cotton's NPI number?
1033343462. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Hospitals where Ronald T. Cotton works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Ronald T. Cotton at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.

Practice locations

Addresses where Ronald T. Cotton is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • 6720 Bertner AveHouston, TX 77030
  • 6770 Bertner Ave, Suite C 350Houston, TX 77030 (713) 798‑1000
  • 7200 Cambridge StHouston, TX 77030

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Ronald T. Cotton as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Baylor College of Medicine1,240 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other general surgeons in Houston

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Houston, TX — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Baylor College of Medicine

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolBaylor College Of Medicine
Graduation year2006 (20 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1033343462
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  5. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians