Quick answers
- Which hospitals does Paul J. Cotten work at?
- Medicare's official clinician data lists Paul J. Cotten at 1 hospital: Palomar Health Downtown Campus. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
- Where does Paul J. Cotten see patients?
- Medicare's clinician data lists 1 practice location in Escondido, CA. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
- What is Paul J. Cotten's specialty?
- Medicare lists Anesthesiology as the primary specialty.
- Does Paul J. Cotten accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Paul J. Cotten 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 Paul J. Cotten?
- (442) 281-5000, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
- What is Paul J. Cotten's NPI number?
- 1821088576. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Hospitals where Paul J. Cotten works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Paul J. Cotten at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.
- Palomar Health Downtown CampusEscondido, CA · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 050115
Practice locations
Addresses where Paul J. Cotten is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- 2185 Citracado PkwyEscondido, CA 92029 (442) 281‑5000
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Paul J. Cotten as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- Anesthesia Consultants of California Medical Group Inc34 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Anesthesiologyprimary
Other anesthesiologists in Escondido
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Escondido, CA — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Sanford School Of Medicine Of University Of South Dakota |
| Graduation year | 1991 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1821088576 |
| 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 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- 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