2026 NPPES data MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician NPI 1952402240 MD
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NICOLE COTE, MD

MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician in ELGIN, Illinois. 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
362
Medicare Part D claims · 244 beneficiaries · MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician avg: 607
Generic prescribing
85%
generic claims · 15% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$691.09
32 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

NICOLE COTE, MD filed 362 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician in ELGIN, Illinois, prescribing 85% generic.

362
Part D claims, 2023
85%
generic prescribing
Likely
board-certified (heuristic)

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.

NICOLE COTE, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

362 Top 43% higher than 57% 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

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

NICOLE COTE, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

What does the federal data show about NICOLE COTE, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 09/26/2006

NPI 1952402240

Primary specialty

MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician

Niche

1,102 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

362 40% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 607

Specialty distribution in Illinois

How MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician compares to other specialties among Illinois providers

Illinois providers

MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician share within Illinois

1. MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician share within Illinois

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician) — 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).

NICOLE COTE, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician provider holding MD credentials at 1750 N RANDALL RD STE 120, ELGIN, IL, 60123, with a listed phone of (847) 608-6647. NPI 1952402240 was issued on 09/26/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what COTE 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 362 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 244 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $5K in drug spend, split 15% brand-name and 85% 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.

MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,102 enrolled providers across 52 states and an average of 607 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

1750 N RANDALL RD STE 120
ELGIN, IL 60123

Provider Details

NPI 1952402240
Specialty MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 09/26/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where NICOLE COTE, 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.

SULEMAN J. BANGASH D.O.S.C.
ELGIN, IL

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 NICOLE COTE, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$691

Largest payer

Organogenesis Inc.

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 — Illinois IDFPR 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 ~42K Illinois medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to NICOLE COTE, MD. To verify NICOLE COTE, MD's current license status, search the IDFPR public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

106
Total board actions, Illinois 2023
Across 103 cases
2.52
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Illinois statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
38 cases

IDFPR 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 Illinois disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

NICOLE COTE, MD — brand share 15.0%
Specialty average (est.)

15% brand-name claims vs 85% generic, on 362 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.

362
Total Claims
$5K
Total Drug Cost
244
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
371
Total Day Supply
5,225
Brand vs Generic
15% brand / 85% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$563
Generic Drug Cost
$5K
Antibiotic Claims
164

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
77.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.18
Gender Split
52% female / 48% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What NICOLE COTE, MD 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
Cephalexin
114
Mupirocin
70
Doxycycline Hyclate
37
Silver Sulfadiazine
29
Ketoconazole
23
Ssd
Silver Sulfadiazine
23
Triamcinolone Acetonide
12

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

MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician Overview

How NICOLE COTE, MD fits within the MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician landscape nationally.

1,102
MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician Providers in US
52
States with MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician
607
Avg Claims per Provider

NICOLE COTE, MD's 362 claims are below the specialty average of 607.

Nearby MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician Providers in Illinois

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

Compare MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NICOLE COTE, MD's specialty?
NICOLE COTE, MD specializes in MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician and practices in ELGIN, Illinois. Credentials: MD.
How much does NICOLE COTE, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, NICOLE COTE, MD wrote 362 Medicare Part D claims totaling $5K in drug costs for 244 beneficiaries.
Where is NICOLE COTE, MD located?
NICOLE COTE, MD is located at 1750 N RANDALL RD STE 120, ELGIN, IL, 60123. Phone: (847) 608-6647.
What is NICOLE COTE, MD's NPI number?
NICOLE COTE, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1952402240, issued on 09/26/2006.
Does NICOLE COTE, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
NICOLE COTE, MD's prescribing is 15% brand-name and 85% generic drugs by claim count, with $563 in brand drug costs.
How many MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 1,102 MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician providers across 52 states in the US. The average MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician provider writes 607 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does NICOLE COTE, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, NICOLE COTE, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Cephalexin, Mupirocin, Doxycycline Hyclate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does NICOLE COTE, MD accept Medicare?
NICOLE COTE, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 362 Part D claims and 244 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify NICOLE COTE, MD's credentials?
NICOLE COTE, MD's NPI is 1952402240 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.
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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