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Dr. Victor Cotton, MD

Philadelphia, PA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Cotton, Hospitalist in Philadelphia, PA?

    Dr. Victor Cotton, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Philadelphia, PA. He is board certified. Dr. Cotton is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Cotton’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Cotton’s office at (508) 966-4988.

    What languages does Dr. Cotton speak?

    Dr. Cotton and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Cotton treat?

    As a Hospitalist, Dr. Cotton diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Cotton. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.

    Also known as:

    • Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Respiratory Failure
    • Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
    • Hypoxic respiratory failure
    • Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
    • Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Acute and Chronic Hypoxic Respiratory Failure
    • Ongoing Breathing Failure with Low Oxygen

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
    • J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia

    Also known as:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Sickle Cell Disease with Crisis
    • Sickle Cell Disease
    • Sickle Cell Anemia Crisis
    • Sickle Cell Pain Crisis
    • Vaso-Occlusive Crisis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D5700: Hb-SS disease with crisis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • COPD Flare-Up
    • COPD
    • COPD Exacerbation
    • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
    • Worsening COPD
    • COPD Attack

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation

    Also known as:

    • Blood Infection
    • Sepsis
    • Bacteremia
    • Bacteria in blood
    • Bloodstream infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R7881: Bacteremia

    Also known as:

    • Ischemic Stroke
    • Brain Attack
    • Cerebral Infarction
    • Brain Ischemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Changes in Mental State
    • Mental Disorder
    • Confusion
    • Disorientation
    • Changes in awareness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R4182: Altered mental status, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
    • Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertensive Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure

    Also known as:

    • Acute Kidney Failure
    • Kidney Failure
    • Acute Renal Failure
    • Sudden Kidney Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • End-Stage Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Kidney Failure
    • Hypertensive End-Stage Renal Disease
    • Kidney Failure due to High Blood Pressure
    • Stage 5 CKD from Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I120: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 5 chronic kidney disease or end stage renal disease

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Urinary Tract Infection
    • UTI
    • Bladder infection
    • Kidney infection
    • Urine infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified

    Also known as:

    • Pneumonia
    • Lung Infection
    • Chest Infection
    • Pneumonitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
    • Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease

    Also known as:

    • Opioid Withdrawal Symptoms
    • Opioids and Opioid Use Disorder (OUD)
    • Prescription Drug Misuse
    • Opioid Detoxification
    • Opioid Withdrawal Syndrome
    • Quitting Opioids Symptoms
    • Opioid Addiction Withdrawal

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F1193: Opioid use, unspecified with withdrawal

    Which procedures does Dr. Cotton perform as a Hospitalist?

    As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by a Dr. Victor Cotton may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Cotton's office.

    Does Dr. Cotton accept my insurance?

    Dr. Cotton accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (508) 966-4988 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Cotton accept in Philadelphia, PA?

    Dr. Cotton in Philadelphia, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Express Scripts

    • Health Partners Plans

    • Independence Blue Cross

    • Medicare

    • State of Pennsylvania

    • UnitedHealthcare

    • UPMC Health Plan

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    Where is Dr. Cotton's office located?

    Dr. Victor Cotton's Primary Practice

    501 S 54th St

    Philadelphia, PA 19143

    (508) 966-4988

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    What is Dr. Cotton's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Cotton's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1316566029.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Cotton?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Cotton

    What is Dr. Victor Cotton's specialty?

    Dr. Cotton is a Hospitalist near Philadelphia, PA. Hospitalists are physicians dedicated primarily to the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their roles encompass patient care, education, research, and leadership within the field of Hospital Medicine. The term "hospitalist" specifically refers to physicians who focus on delivering care to patients during their hospital stays. Contact Dr. Cotton to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Victor Cotton affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Cotton is affiliated with Penn Medicine Penn Presbyterian Medical Center, Penn Medicine Hospital Of The University Of Pennsylvania which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals

    Where can I learn more about Hospitalist?

    Explore Hospitalist with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Victor Cotton accepting new patients in Philadelphia, PA?

    Yes, Dr. Victor Cotton is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Victor Cotton offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Cotton's office at (508) 966-4988 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Victor Cotton?

    Please contact Dr. Cotton's office at (508) 966-4988 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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