Provider records sourced from NPPES (CMS National Plan & Provider Enumeration System). Data current as of August 10, 2026.
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Dr. John Burley Cotter, MD

Individual provider Ophthalmology Physician · NPI 1124021746

Dr. John Burley Cotter, MD is an Ophthalmology in Santa Maria, California. Graduated from University of Kansas School of Med (KC/WICH/SAL) in 1972, 54 years ago. Practices with Paul J Dougherty M D Inc, a 16-clinician group and accepts Medicare assignment. Licensed in California.

Years since qualifying
54
Trained at
University of Kansas School of Med (KC/WICH/SAL)
Licensed in
CA
In the registry since
2005
What do these letters mean?
MD — Doctor of Medicine
A physician who completed allopathic medical school.

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Practice location Address checks out

525 Plaza Dr Ste 304
Santa Maria, CA 93454-6955
Phone: (805) 987-5300
Fax: (805) 621-7737
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Specialties & licences

Ophthalmology Physician (primary) Taxonomy 207W00000X · Licence C39584 (CA)

Record details

NPI number1124021746
Entity typeIndividual (Type 1)
GenderMale
Credentials MD
Sole proprietorNo
NPI enumeratedMay 27, 2005
Last updated in NPPESAugust 1, 2025
Certification dateAugust 1, 2025

Medicare enrollment

From the CMS Doctors & Clinicians file — this clinician is enrolled in Medicare.

Medicare specialtyOPHTHALMOLOGY
Medical schoolUNIVERSITY OF KANSAS SCHOOL OF MED (KC/WICH/SAL)
Graduated 1972 (54 years in practice)
Group practice Paul J Dougherty M D Inc — 16 clinicians
Accepts Medicare assignment Yes — accepts the Medicare-approved amount

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