2026 NPPES data Nuclear Cardiology Physician NPI 1467879726 M.D.
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RYAN COTTER, M.D.

Nuclear Cardiology Physician in DENVER, Colorado. 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
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 379 beneficiaries · Nuclear Cardiology Physician avg: 4K
Generic prescribing
75%
generic claims · 25% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$220.4
14 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: RYAN COTTER, M.D. is a Nuclear Cardiology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in DENVER, Colorado with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 1K claims across 379 beneficiaries — 25% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $220.4 across 14 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: RYAN COTTER, M.D. filed 1,372 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across DENVER, Colorado. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

RYAN COTTER, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 2 hospital affiliations — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

RYAN COTTER, M.D. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 03/25/2014

NPI 1467879726

Primary specialty

Nuclear Cardiology Physician

Rare

374 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,372 66% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 4,019

Specialty distribution in Colorado

How Nuclear Cardiology Physician compares to other specialties among Colorado providers

Colorado providers

Nuclear Cardiology Physician share within Colorado

1. Nuclear Cardiology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Nuclear Cardiology Physician share within Colorado

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Nuclear Cardiology Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Nuclear Cardiology Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Nuclear Cardiology Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Nuclear Cardiology 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).

RYAN COTTER, M.D. is a Nuclear Cardiology Physician provider practicing in DENVER, Colorado, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1467879726. 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.

RYAN COTTER, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Nuclear Cardiology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 100 COOK ST STE 412, DENVER, CO, 80206, with a listed phone of (720) 516-9403. NPI 1467879726 was issued on 03/25/2014. 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 1,372 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 379 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $353K in drug spend, split 25% brand-name and 75% 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.

Nuclear Cardiology Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 374 enrolled providers across 37 states and an average of 4,019 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

100 COOK ST STE 412
DENVER, CO 80206

Provider Details

NPI 1467879726
Specialty Nuclear Cardiology Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 03/25/2014

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where RYAN COTTER, M.D. 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.

POUDRE VALLEY MEDICAL GROUP LLC
DENVER, CO
UCHEALTH IMAGING SERVICES LLC
DENVER, CO

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 RYAN COTTER, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$220

Largest payer

Novartis Pharmaceuticals 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.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average

RYAN COTTER, M.D. — brand share 25.0%
Specialty average (est.)

25% brand-name claims vs 75% generic, on 1,372 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.

1,372
Total Claims
$353K
Total Drug Cost
379
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
3,536
Total Day Supply
104,993
Brand vs Generic
25% brand / 75% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$332K
Generic Drug Cost
$21K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.58
Gender Split
49% female / 51% male
Age Distribution
<65: 24, 65-74: 190, 75-84: 126, 85+: 39

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Rosuvastatin Calcium
159
Metoprolol Succinate
124
Atorvastatin Calcium
114
Amlodipine Besylate
104
Repatha Sureclick
Evolocumab
88
Eliquis
Apixaban
78
Losartan Potassium
73
Metoprolol Tartrate
65
Carvedilol
59
Ezetimibe
46

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

Nuclear Cardiology Physician Overview

How RYAN COTTER, M.D. fits within the Nuclear Cardiology Physician landscape nationally.

374
Nuclear Cardiology Physician Providers in US
37
States with Nuclear Cardiology Physician
4,019
Avg Claims per Provider

RYAN COTTER, M.D.'s 1,372 claims are below the specialty average of 4,019.

Nearby Nuclear Cardiology Physician Providers in Colorado

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

Compare Nuclear Cardiology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RYAN COTTER, M.D.'s specialty?
RYAN COTTER, M.D. specializes in Nuclear Cardiology Physician and practices in DENVER, Colorado. Credentials: M.D..
How much does RYAN COTTER, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, RYAN COTTER, M.D. wrote 1,372 Medicare Part D claims totaling $353K in drug costs for 379 beneficiaries.
Where is RYAN COTTER, M.D. located?
RYAN COTTER, M.D. is located at 100 COOK ST STE 412, DENVER, CO, 80206. Phone: (720) 516-9403.
What is RYAN COTTER, M.D.'s NPI number?
RYAN COTTER, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1467879726, issued on 03/25/2014.
Does RYAN COTTER, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
RYAN COTTER, M.D.'s prescribing is 25% brand-name and 75% generic drugs by claim count, with $332K in brand drug costs.
How many Nuclear Cardiology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 374 Nuclear Cardiology Physician providers across 37 states in the US. The average Nuclear Cardiology Physician provider writes 4,019 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does RYAN COTTER, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, RYAN COTTER, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Rosuvastatin Calcium, Metoprolol Succinate, Atorvastatin Calcium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does RYAN COTTER, M.D. accept Medicare?
RYAN COTTER, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,372 Part D claims and 379 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify RYAN COTTER, M.D.'s credentials?
RYAN COTTER, M.D.'s NPI is 1467879726 with credentials M.D.. 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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