Quick answers
- Does Francisco J. Cota Jr. accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Francisco J. Cota Jr. 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 Francisco J. Cota Jr. see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 426 Original Medicare patients and 1,124 services for Francisco J. Cota Jr.. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Francisco J. Cota Jr.'s NPI number?
- 1598992190. 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 Francisco J. Cota Jr., 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 | 426 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,124 |
| Different services or procedures | 59 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)222 services
- Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report (93000)180 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)157 services
- Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function (93306)98 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)78 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 blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Diabetes53%
- Arthritis50%
- Chronic kidney disease48%
- Ischemic heart disease43%
Hospitals where Francisco J. Cota Jr. works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Francisco J. Cota Jr. at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Las Palmas Medical Center a Campus of LPDS HealthcEl Paso, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450107
- The Hospitals of Providence - Memorial CampusEl Paso, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450002
Practice locations
Addresses where Francisco J. Cota Jr. is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 7814 Gateway Blvd E B, Cardiovascular Imaging CenterEl Paso, TX 79915 (915) 595‑9200
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Francisco J. Cota Jr. as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Las Palmas del Sol Cardiology, PLLC16 clinicians in the group
Specialties
Other interventional cardiologists in El Paso
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in El Paso, TX — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Las Palmas del Sol Cardiology, PLLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Baylor College Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2009 (17 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1598992190 |
| 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
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- 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