Quick answers
- Does Chelsea Cotton accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Chelsea 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.
- How many Medicare patients does Chelsea Cotton see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 39 Original Medicare patients and 81 services for Chelsea Cotton. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Chelsea Cotton's NPI number?
- 1518605401. 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 Chelsea Cotton, 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 | 39 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 81 |
| Different services or procedures | 6 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 69 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)65 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).
- Depression75%
- Anxiety75%
- High blood pressure64%
- High cholesterol64%
- Diabetes28%
Practice locations
Addresses where Chelsea Cotton is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 6 University Dr, Suite 203Amherst, MA 01002 (413) 549‑9232
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Chelsea Cotton as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Amherst Psychiatric Associates, LLC4 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nurse Practitionerprimary
Other nurse practitioners in Amherst
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Amherst, MA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Amherst Psychiatric Associates, LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | NP |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2022 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1518605401 |
| 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