Quick answers
- Where does John B. Cotter see patients?
- Medicare's clinician data lists 1 practice location in Santa Maria, CA. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
- What is John B. Cotter's specialty?
- Medicare lists Ophthalmology as the primary specialty.
- Does John B. Cotter accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says John B. Cotter 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 B. Cotter?
- (805) 987-5300, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
- What is John B. Cotter's NPI number?
- 1124021746. 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 B. Cotter is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- 525 Plaza Dr, Suite 304Santa Maria, CA 93454 (805) 987‑5300
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists John B. Cotter as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- Paul J Dougherty M D Inc16 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Ophthalmologyprimary
Other ophthalmologists in Santa Maria
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Santa Maria, CA — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Kansas School Of Med (kc/wich/sal) |
| Graduation year | 1972 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1124021746 |
| 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