Quick answers
- Where does John R. Cotton see patients?
- Medicare's clinician data lists 3 practice locations, including Fort Walton Beach, FL, Panama City, FL and Destin, FL. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
- What is John R. Cotton's specialty?
- Medicare lists Orthopedic Surgery as the primary specialty, and also Sports Medicine.
- Does John R. Cotton accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says John R. Cotton accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- What is the phone number for John R. Cotton?
- (850) 344-1646, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
- What is John R. Cotton's NPI number?
- 1104987114. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Practice locations
Addresses where John R. Cotton is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- 1034 Mar Walt DrFort Walton Beach, FL 32547 (850) 344‑1646
- 1827 Harrison AvePanama City, FL 32405 (850) 785‑4344
- 36474 C Emerald Coast Pkwy, Suite 3101Destin, FL 32541 (850) 344‑1646
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists John R. Cotton as a member of these groups (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- North Florida Surgeons, PA342 clinicians in the group
- Southern Orthopedic Specialists PA21 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Orthopedic Surgeryprimary
- Sports Medicinealso
Other orthopedic surgeons in Fort Walton Beach
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Fort Walton Beach, FL — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of South Alabama College Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2004 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1104987114 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians