Quick answers
- Does Gina R. Cottle accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Gina R. Cottle 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 Gina R. Cottle see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 458 Original Medicare patients and 2,222 services for Gina R. Cottle. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Gina R. Cottle's NPI number?
- 1407963432. 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 Gina R. Cottle, 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 | 458 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 2,222 |
| Different services or procedures | 33 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Imaging of retina (92134)422 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)314 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)304 services
- Photography of content of eyes (92285)208 services
- Ct scan of cornea (92025)178 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 pressure60%
- Arthritis45%
- Ischemic heart disease28%
- Diabetes16%
- Atrial fibrillation16%
Practice locations
Addresses where Gina R. Cottle is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 3944 RR 620, Bldg 8 Suite 222Austin, TX 78738 (512) 263‑1113
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Gina R. Cottle as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Lake Austin Eye PLLC2 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Ophthalmologyprimary
Other ophthalmologists in Austin
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Austin, TX — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Lake Austin Eye PLLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Virginia Commonwealth University, School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1996 (30 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1407963432 |
| 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