Quick answers
- Does Valerie L. Cotsalas accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Valerie L. Cotsalas 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.
- How many Medicare patients does Valerie L. Cotsalas see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 232 Original Medicare patients and 906 services for Valerie L. Cotsalas. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Valerie L. Cotsalas's NPI number?
- 1356500581. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Valerie L. Cotsalas, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 232 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 906 |
| Different services or procedures | 40 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 72 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)248 services
- Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (36415)246 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)179 services
- Administration of influenza virus vaccine (G0008)38 services
- Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit (G0439)32 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High cholesterol75%
- High blood pressure72%
- Arthritis49%
- Anxiety33%
- Ischemic heart disease29%
- Diabetes22%
Practice locations
Addresses where Valerie L. Cotsalas is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 34 Commerce AveRiverhead, NY 11901 (631) 727‑1600
- 496 County Rd, 111 Bldg BManorville, NY 11949 (631) 405‑3200
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Valerie L. Cotsalas as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Peconic Bay Primary Medical Care71 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Physician Assistantprimary
Other physician assistants in Riverhead
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Riverhead, NY — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Peconic Bay Primary Medical Care
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | PA |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1997 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1356500581 |
| 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 October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- 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