2026 NPPES data Family Medicine Physician NPI 1164482162 MD
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JAMES COTNER, MD

Family Medicine Physician in CLARKSVILLE, Arkansas. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
359
Medicare Part D claims · 199 beneficiaries · Family Medicine Physician avg: 3K
MIPS score
96.9292/100
▲ 14 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
What the federal data reveals: JAMES COTNER, MD is a Family Medicine Physician ([object Object]) practicing in CLARKSVILLE, Arkansas with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 359 claims across 199 beneficiaries . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 96.9292/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities .

What stands out: JAMES COTNER, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 96.9292 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 359 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

JAMES COTNER, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 2 hospital affiliations — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

JAMES COTNER, MD at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 03/24/2006

NPI 1164482162

Primary specialty

Family Medicine Physician

High-volume

147,640 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

359 89% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 3,418

MIPS final score

96.9292/100 13.8292% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Arkansas

How Family Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Arkansas providers

Arkansas providers

Family Medicine Physician share within Arkansas

1. Family Medicine Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Family Medicine Physician share within Arkansas

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

JAMES COTNER, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Family Medicine Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
96.9292/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Family Medicine Physician) — 96.9292/100 vs national avg 83.1

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MIPS final score (Family Medicine Physician) — 96.9292/100 vs national avg 83.1

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).

JAMES COTNER, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider practicing in CLARKSVILLE, Arkansas, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1164482162. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

JAMES COTNER, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Family Medicine Physician provider holding MD credentials at 601 W MCKENNON ST, CLARKSVILLE, AR, 72830, with a listed phone of (479) 754-8384. NPI 1164482162 was issued on 03/24/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what COTNER most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 359 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 199 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $9K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 22.8%. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 96.9292/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 94.1412, Cost 78.741), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Family Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 147,640 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 3,418 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

601 W MCKENNON ST
CLARKSVILLE, AR 72830

Provider Details

NPI 1164482162
Specialty Family Medicine Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 03/24/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

96.9292
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
94.1412
Quality
78.741
Cost

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where JAMES COTNER, MD bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" — a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.

EAST ARKANSAS EMERGENCY PHYSICIANS PLLC
CLARKSVILLE, AR
NEWGEN OF ARKANSAS LLC
CLARKSVILLE, AR

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

359
Total Claims
$9K
Total Drug Cost
199
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
379
Total Day Supply
4,265
Generic Drug Cost
$4K
Opioid Claims
82 (22.8% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
92

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
66.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.64
Gender Split
58% female / 42% male
Age Distribution
<65: 70, 65-74: 69, 75-84: 47, 85+: 13

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

Drug Claims
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
55
Prednisone
25
Azithromycin
22
Ondansetron Odt
Ondansetron
20
Doxycycline Hyclate
19
Naproxen
16
Tramadol Hcl
14
Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro
Nitrofurantoin Monohyd/M-Cryst
12
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen
11
Promethazine Hcl
11

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Family Medicine Physician Overview

How JAMES COTNER, MD fits within the Family Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

147,640
Family Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Family Medicine Physician
3,418
Avg Claims per Provider

JAMES COTNER, MD's 359 claims are below the specialty average of 3,418.

Nearby Family Medicine Physician Providers in Arkansas

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Arkansas, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as COTNER.

Compare Family Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JAMES COTNER, MD's specialty?
JAMES COTNER, MD specializes in Family Medicine Physician and practices in CLARKSVILLE, Arkansas. Credentials: MD.
How much does JAMES COTNER, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, JAMES COTNER, MD wrote 359 Medicare Part D claims totaling $9K in drug costs for 199 beneficiaries.
What is JAMES COTNER, MD's Medicare quality score?
JAMES COTNER, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 96.9292/100 (Quality: 94.1412, Cost: 78.741). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is JAMES COTNER, MD located?
JAMES COTNER, MD is located at 601 W MCKENNON ST, CLARKSVILLE, AR, 72830. Phone: (479) 754-8384.
What is JAMES COTNER, MD's NPI number?
JAMES COTNER, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1164482162, issued on 03/24/2006.
Does JAMES COTNER, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, JAMES COTNER, MD had 82 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 22.8%.
How many Family Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 147,640 Family Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Family Medicine Physician provider writes 3,418 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does JAMES COTNER, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, JAMES COTNER, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Prednisone, Azithromycin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does JAMES COTNER, MD accept Medicare?
JAMES COTNER, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 359 Part D claims and 199 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify JAMES COTNER, MD's credentials?
JAMES COTNER, MD's NPI is 1164482162 with credentials MD. 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

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.
Quality Performance
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) — 2023 performance year.
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.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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