VALERIE COTHRAN MD – NPI #1275694408
Family Medicine
A family medicine physician that is trained to be responsible for continuous care in the field of sports medicine, not only for the enhancement of health and fitness, but also for the prevention of injury and illness. A sports medicine physician must have knowledge and experience in the promotion of wellness and the prevention of injury. Knowledge about special areas of medicine such as exercise physiology, biomechanics, nutrition, psychology, physical rehabilitation, epidemiology, physical evaluation, injuries (treatment and prevention and referral practice) and the role of exercise in promoting a healthy lifestyle are essential to the practice of sports medicine. The sports medicine physician requires special education to provide the knowledge to improve the health care of the individual engaged in physical exercise (sports) whether as an individual or in team participation.
VALERIE COTHRAN is a physician located in BALTIMORE, MD. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1275694408 to VALERIE COTHRAN on December 12, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207QS0010X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Family Medicine, specializing in Sports Medicine
The NPI profile was previously updated about 14 years ago on Mar 29, 2012. 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 VALERIE COTHRAN below.
NPI Profile for
VALERIE COTHRAN
(more than 19 years ago)
BALTIMORE, MD 21201-1771 Phone: (410) 328-6792 Fax:
SILVER SPRING, MD 20902-3160 Phone: (301) 526-7276 Fax:
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 207QS0010X - Family Medicine / Sports Medicine (Primary) |
KY | TP786 |
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
- Refer to Part B
- Order Durable Medical Equipment
- Refer to Home Health Agency
- Order Power Mobility Devices
VALERIE COTHRAN is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
- HOSPITAL
- UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND MEDICAL CENTER22 SOUTH GREENE STREET
BALTIMORE, MD 21201
- UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND MEDICAL CENTER22 SOUTH GREENE STREET
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