GILBERTO COTA MD – NPI #1184886186
Family Medicine

Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.

GILBERTO COTA is a physician located in LEMON GROVE, CA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1184886186 to GILBERTO COTA on June 30, 2008. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207Q00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Family Medicine.

The NPI profile was previously updated about 13 years ago on May 20, 2013. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for GILBERTO COTA below.

NPI Profile for
GILBERTO COTA

NPI Number
1184886186
Enumeration Date

(about 18 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
GILBERTO COTA
Credentials
MD
Primary location
7592 BROADWAY
LEMON GROVE, CA 91945
Phone: (619) 515-2550 Fax: (619) 906-4564
Mailing address
823 GATEWAY CTR. WAY
SAN DIEGO, CA 92102
Phone: (619) 515-2300 Fax: (619) 906-4564
Sole Proprietor
Yes
Updated
Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
207Q00000X
- Family Medicine (Primary)
CA A117237

The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.

Additional Information

Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
GILBERTO COTA is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • EL CENTRO REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
      1415 ROSS AVENUE
      EL CENTRO, CA 92243
  • HOME HEALTH AGENCY
    • ACCENTCARE HOME HEALTH OF CALIFORNIA INC
      2344 SOUTH 2ND STREET, SUITE A
      EL CENTRO, CA 92243
    • UNI CARE HOME CARE INC
      1594 S IMPERIAL AVE
      EL CENTRO, CA 92243

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