Dr. Leon Cotten

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 54+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Leon Cotten Jr., MD, is a General Surgery specialist in Clifton, Texas. He attended and graduated from University Of Texas Medical Branch At Galveston in 1970, having over 54 years of diverse experience, especially in General Surgery. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Goodall Witcher Hospital. Dr. Leon Cotten also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Goodall-Witcher Hospital Authority. Dr. Leon Cotten accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (254) 675-8621 to request Dr. Leon Cotten the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 201 S Avenue T
Clifton, TX 76634-1855

Phone 1: (254) 675-8621

Fax: (254) 675-2254
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Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Leon Cotten Jr.
Gender Male
PECOS ID 3476789157
Sole Proprietor No - He does not own an unincorporated business by himself.
Accepts Medicare Assignment He does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.

Medical Specialties

  • General Surgery (primary specialty)

Experience

  • Over 54 years of diverse experience

Credentials

  • Medical Doctor (MD)
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    Medical Doctor
    Doctor of Medicine (MD or DM), or in Latin: Medicinae Doctor, meaning "Teacher of Medicine", is a terminal degree for physicians and surgeons. In countries that follow the tradition of the United States, it is a first professional graduate degree awarded upon graduation from medical school.

Education and Training

  • Dr. Leon Cotten attended and graduated from University Of Texas Medical Branch At Galveston in 1970.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1649242264
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Tuesday, February 7, 2006
  • NPPES Last Update: Friday, April 18, 2008

Quality Reporting

  • eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
  • PQRS - He does not report Quality Measures (PQRS). The Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) is a Medicare program encouraging health care professionals and group practices to report information on their quality of care. Quality measures can show how well a health care professional provides care to people with Medicare.
  • EHR - He does not use electronic health records (EHR). The Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Program encourages health care professionals to use certified EHR technology in ways that may improve health care. Electronic health records are important because they may improve a health care professional's ability to make well-informed treatment decisions.
  • MHI - He does not commit to heart health through the Million Hearts initiative. Million Hearts is a national initiative that encourages health care professionals to report and perform well on activities related to heart health in an effort to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
  • MOC - He does not participate in the Medicare Maintenance of Certification Program. A "Maintenance of Certification Program" encourages board certified physicians to continue learning and self-evaluating throughout their medical career.

Language Spoken by Dr. Leon Cotten

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Leon Cotten has been primarily specialized in Surgery for over 54 years of experience.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Surgery
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    Surgery
    A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.


Affiliated Hospitals

Goodall Witcher Hospital


Medical Group Practice

  • Goodall-Witcher Hospital Authority


Practice Locations

201 S Avenue T
Clifton, TX 76634-1855
Phone: (254) 675-8621
Fax: (254) 675-2254
Office Hours:
  • Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed


101 S Ave T
Clifton, TX 76634-1832
Phone: (254) 675-8322
Office Hours:
  • Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed


This doctor profile was updated by using the public dataset from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) which is publicized on Thursday, July 20, 2017, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Friday, April 18, 2008. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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