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LINDA COTTER, NP-C

Adult Health Nurse Practitioner in BOSTON, Massachusetts. 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
285
Medicare Part D claims · 101 beneficiaries · Adult Health Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
64%
generic claims · 36% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$338.53
3 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

LINDA COTTER, NP-C filed 285 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Adult Health Nurse Practitioner in BOSTON, Massachusetts, prescribing 64% generic.

285
Part D claims, 2023
64%
generic prescribing
$338.53
industry payments (Sunshine Act)

Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) — no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.

LINDA COTTER, NP-C's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

285 49th percentile higher than 49% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). This entry sits in this band. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Above this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Above this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

What does the federal data show about LINDA COTTER, NP-C?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/29/2020

NPI 1245857028

Primary specialty

Adult Health Nurse Practitioner

Mid-sized

29,492 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

285 76% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,201

Specialty distribution in Massachusetts

How Adult Health Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Massachusetts providers

Massachusetts providers

Adult Health Nurse Practitioner share within Massachusetts

1. Adult Health Nurse Practitioner42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Adult Health Nurse Practitioner share within Massachusetts

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Adult Health Nurse Practitioner (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Adult Health Nurse Practitioner ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Adult Health Nurse Practitioner) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Adult Health Nurse Practitioner) — ABMS / AOA estimate

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).

LINDA COTTER, NP-C appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Adult Health Nurse Practitioner provider holding NP-C credentials at 800 WASHINGTON ST, BOSTON, MA, 02111, with a listed phone of (617) 636-2273. NPI 1245857028 was issued on 06/29/2020. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what COTTER 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 285 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 101 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $133K in drug spend, split 36% brand-name and 64% generic by claim count. 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.

Adult Health Nurse Practitioner is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 29,492 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 1,201 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

800 WASHINGTON ST
BOSTON, MA 02111

Provider Details

NPI 1245857028
Specialty Adult Health Nurse Practitioner
Credentials NP-C
Gender Female
NPI Issued 06/29/2020

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where LINDA COTTER, NP-C 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.

CARDIOVASCULAR CENTER AT TUFTS MEDICAL CENTER INC
BOSTON, MA

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

Industry payments received (2024) — CMS Open Payments transparency data

The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for LINDA COTTER, NP-C. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$339

Largest payer

Boston Scientific Corporation

Most common payment type

Food and Beverage

Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias — they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.

License & disciplinary context — Massachusetts BORIM 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~38K Massachusetts medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to LINDA COTTER, NP-C. To verify LINDA COTTER, NP-C's current license status, search the BORIM public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

80
Total board actions, Massachusetts 2023
Across 78 cases
2.11
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Massachusetts statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
29 cases

BORIM publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Massachusetts disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average

LINDA COTTER, NP-C — brand share 36.0%
Specialty average (est.)

36% brand-name claims vs 64% generic, on 285 2023 Medicare Part D claims.

The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

285
Total Claims
$133K
Total Drug Cost
101
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
666
Total Day Supply
19,968
Brand vs Generic
36% brand / 64% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$121K
Generic Drug Cost
$13K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
75.2 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.57
Gender Split
35% female / 65% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What LINDA COTTER, NP-C prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Eliquis
Apixaban
80
Metoprolol Succinate
63
Amiodarone Hcl
31
Flecainide Acetate
18
Xarelto
Rivaroxaban
18
Dofetilide
15

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

Adult Health Nurse Practitioner Overview

How LINDA COTTER, NP-C fits within the Adult Health Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.

29,492
Adult Health Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
55
States with Adult Health Nurse Practitioner
1,201
Avg Claims per Provider

LINDA COTTER, NP-C's 285 claims are below the specialty average of 1,201.

Nearby Adult Health Nurse Practitioner Providers in Massachusetts

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

Compare Adult Health Nurse Practitioner nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is LINDA COTTER, NP-C's specialty?
LINDA COTTER, NP-C specializes in Adult Health Nurse Practitioner and practices in BOSTON, Massachusetts. Credentials: NP-C.
How much does LINDA COTTER, NP-C prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, LINDA COTTER, NP-C wrote 285 Medicare Part D claims totaling $133K in drug costs for 101 beneficiaries.
Where is LINDA COTTER, NP-C located?
LINDA COTTER, NP-C is located at 800 WASHINGTON ST, BOSTON, MA, 02111. Phone: (617) 636-2273.
What is LINDA COTTER, NP-C's NPI number?
LINDA COTTER, NP-C's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1245857028, issued on 06/29/2020.
Does LINDA COTTER, NP-C prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
LINDA COTTER, NP-C's prescribing is 36% brand-name and 64% generic drugs by claim count, with $121K in brand drug costs.
How many Adult Health Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US?
There are 29,492 Adult Health Nurse Practitioner providers across 55 states in the US. The average Adult Health Nurse Practitioner provider writes 1,201 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does LINDA COTTER, NP-C prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, LINDA COTTER, NP-C's most frequently prescribed drugs include Eliquis, Metoprolol Succinate, Amiodarone Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does LINDA COTTER, NP-C accept Medicare?
LINDA COTTER, NP-C appears in CMS Medicare data with 285 Part D claims and 101 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify LINDA COTTER, NP-C's credentials?
LINDA COTTER, NP-C's NPI is 1245857028 with credentials NP-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

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).

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