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2026 NPPES data Registered Dietitian NPI 1720413974 PA-C
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Registered Dietitian in Salt Lake City, Utah.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 64,580 in Registered Dietitian, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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Prescribing volume
18
Medicare Part D claims · Registered Dietitian avg: 696
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Darrin Cottle, PA-C filed 18 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Registered Dietitian in Salt Lake City, Utah.
- 18
- Part D claims, 2023
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Darrin Cottle, PA-C's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
18 0th percentile higher than 0% of 1,370,886 prescribers
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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
What does the federal data show about Darrin Cottle, PA-C?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Registered Dietitian
Medicare Part D claims
18 97% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Utah
How Registered Dietitian compares to other specialties among Utah providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
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How MIPS and board certification work
The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.
Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).
Darrin Cottle, PA-C appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Registered Dietitian provider holding PA-C credentials at 565 KOMAS DR., Salt Lake City, UT, 84108, with a listed phone of (801) 584-5144. NPI 1720413974 was issued on 09/06/2013.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 18 prescription claims written by this provider, covering N/A Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $6K in drug spend.
Registered Dietitian is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 64,580 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 696 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline.
Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist, always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.
Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1720413974 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Registered Dietitian |
| Credentials | PA-C |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 09/06/2013 |
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.
18
Total Claims
$6K
Total Drug Cost
N/A
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 43
- Total Day Supply
- 1,284
- Generic Drug Cost
- $151
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 69.0 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 0.46
Registered Dietitian Overview
How Darrin Cottle, PA-C fits within the Registered Dietitian landscape nationally.
64,580
Registered Dietitian Providers in US
55
States with Registered Dietitian
696
Avg Claims per Provider
Darrin Cottle, PA-C's 18 claims are below the specialty average of 696.
Nearby Registered Dietitian Providers in Utah
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Utah, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Cottle.
Sydney Abbott
Salt Lake City, UT
Dr. Lauren Absher
MPH, RDN
Provo, UT
Dr. Karlee Adams
MPH, CSOWM, RDN, CD
Murray, UT
Andrea Addley
Salt Lake City, UT
Dr. Sheryl Aguilar
RD, CDE
Logan, UT
Compare Registered Dietitian nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.
- Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Utah medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
- Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Registered Dietitian peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Darrin Cottle, PA-C's specialty? ▼
Darrin Cottle, PA-C specializes in Registered Dietitian and practices in Salt Lake City, Utah. Credentials: PA-C.
How much does Darrin Cottle, PA-C prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Darrin Cottle, PA-C wrote 18 Medicare Part D claims totaling $6K in drug costs for N/A beneficiaries.
Where is Darrin Cottle, PA-C located? ▼
Darrin Cottle, PA-C is located at 565 KOMAS DR., Salt Lake City, UT, 84108. Phone: (801) 584-5144.
What is Darrin Cottle, PA-C's NPI number? ▼
Darrin Cottle, PA-C's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1720413974, issued on 09/06/2013.
How many Registered Dietitian providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 64,580 Registered Dietitian providers across 55 states in the US. The average Registered Dietitian provider writes 696 Medicare Part D claims per year.
Does Darrin Cottle, PA-C accept Medicare? ▼
Darrin Cottle, PA-C appears in CMS Medicare data with 18 Part D claims and N/A Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Darrin Cottle, PA-C's credentials? ▼
Darrin Cottle, PA-C's NPI is 1720413974 with credentials PA-C. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.
Data Sources
View source datasets and methodology notes
- Provider Directory
- CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
- Specialty Classification
- NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
- Prescribing Data
- CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
- Limitations
- Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.
See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.
Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
Disclaimer: Data from CMS NPPES and Medicare Part D. PlainDoctor does not rate or rank providers. Provider information is self-reported and may not be current. Always verify information directly with the provider. About · Methodology
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
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