29 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Who is Dr. Cotter, Pediatric Otolaryngologist in Colorado Springs, CO?
Dr. Cheryl Cotter, MD is a Pediatric Otolaryngologist, who primarily practices in Colorado Springs, CO with 1 additional practice location. She has been practicing for over 29 years and is board certified. Dr. Cotter graduated from University of Florida College of Medicine and completed her residency at Univ Of Fl Coll Of Med, Otolaryngology. Dr. Cotter is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Cotter’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Cotter’s office at (720) 777-8501.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Cotter?
Dr. Cheryl Cotter, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Pediatric Otolaryngologist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Cotter empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Airway Disorders, Hearing Loss, Sleep Disorders/Apnea, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Colorado Springs/CO community, Dr. Cotter is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Cotter go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Pediatric Otolaryngology - (Harvard University Medical School)
Residency: Univ Of Fl Coll Of Med, Otolaryngology | University of Florida Health Science Center and Affiliated Hospitals
Medical School: University of Fl Coll of Med, Gainesville | University of Florida College of Medicine
Is Dr. Cotter board certified as a Pediatric Otolaryngologist?
Yes, Dr. Cheryl Cotter, MD is board certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology
What languages does Dr. Cotter speak?
Dr. Cotter and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Cotter treat?
As a Pediatric Otolaryngologist, Dr. Cotter 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. Cotter. 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:
- Ear Infection
- Otitis Media
- Middle Ear Infection
- Ear Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- H66006: Acute suppurative otitis media without spontaneous rupture of ear drum, recurrent, bilateral
- H6523: Chronic serous otitis media, bilateral
- H6533: Chronic mucoid otitis media, bilateral
- H6593: Unspecified nonsuppurative otitis media, bilateral
Also known as:
- Conductive Hearing Loss
- Sensorineural Hearing Loss
- Hearing Disorder and Deafness
- Nonsyndromic hearing loss
- Sound transmission hearing loss
- Outer or middle ear hearing loss
- Temporary hearing loss
- Nerve Deafness
- Inner Ear Hearing Loss
- SNHL
- Permanent Hearing Loss
ICD-10 Codes:
- H900: Conductive hearing loss, bilateral
- H903: Sensorineural hearing loss, bilateral
Also known as:
- Enlarged Tonsils and Adenoids
- Adenoids
- Tonsil and adenoid hypertrophy
- Swollen tonsils and adenoids
- Big tonsils and adenoids
ICD-10 Codes:
- J353: Hypertrophy of tonsils with hypertrophy of adenoids
Also known as:
- Enlarged Adenoids
- Chronic Adenoiditis
- Adenoids
- Adenoid hypertrophy
- Swollen adenoids
- Big adenoids
- Persistent adenoid infection
- Long-term adenoid inflammation
- Recurrent adenoiditis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J352: Hypertrophy of adenoids
- J3502: Chronic adenoiditis
Also known as:
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea
- Sleep Apnea
- Obstructive sleep apnea
- OSA
- Blocked airway during sleep
- Snoring and gasping during sleep
- Breathing Pauses During Sleep
- Snoring Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- G4733: Obstructive sleep apnea (adult) (pediatric)
- G4730: Sleep apnea, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chronic Rhinitis
- Nose Injuries and Disorder
- Chronic runny nose
- Persistent nasal inflammation
- Long-term stuffy nose
ICD-10 Codes:
- J310: Chronic rhinitis
Also known as:
- Snoring
- Loud breathing during sleep
- Noisy sleep
- Obstructive snoring
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0683: Snoring
Also known as:
- Nosebleed
- Nose Injuries and Disorder
- Epistaxis
- Bleeding nose
- Nasal hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- R040: Epistaxis
Also known as:
- Blocked Earwax
- Ear Disorder
- Impacted earwax
- Earwax impaction
- Excess earwax
ICD-10 Codes:
- H6123: Impacted cerumen, bilateral
Also known as:
- Tongue-Tie
- Birth Defects
- Tongue Disorder
- Ankyloglossia
- Short Lingual Frenulum
- Tied Tongue
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q381: Ankyloglossia
Also known as:
- Recurrent Strep Throat
- Streptococcal Infection
- Tonsillitis
- Repeated Strep Throat
- Chronic Strep Tonsillitis
- Frequent Strep Throat
ICD-10 Codes:
- J0301: Acute recurrent streptococcal tonsillitis
Also known as:
- Internal Prosthetic Device Displacement
- Internal implant shift
- Prosthetic device migration
- Dislodged internal implant
ICD-10 Codes:
- T85628A: Displacement of other specified internal prosthetic devices, implants and grafts, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Enlarged Tonsils
- Tonsil hypertrophy
- Swollen tonsils
- Big tonsils
ICD-10 Codes:
- J351: Hypertrophy of tonsils
What procedures does Dr. Cotter perform?
As a Pediatric Otolaryngologist, Dr. Cotter performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Cotter. 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:
- Ear Tube Insertion (General Anesthesia)
- Anesthesia
- Tympanostomy with Tubes
- Myringotomy with Tube Placement
- Ventilating Tube Insertion (Ear)
CPT Codes:
- 69436: Tympanostomy (requiring insertion of ventilating tube), general anesthesia
Also known as:
- Eardrum Repair
- Tympanoplasty
- Perforated Eardrum Repair
- Myringoplasty
CPT Codes:
- 69610: Tympanic membrane repair, with or without site preparation of perforation for closure, with or without patch
Also known as:
- Ear Tube Removal (Under Anesthesia)
- Anesthesia
- Myringotomy Tube Removal
- Grommet Removal
- Ventilation Tube Extraction
CPT Codes:
- 69424: Ventilating tube removal requiring general anesthesia
Also known as:
- Eardrum Repair (Myringoplasty)
- Repair of Eardrum
- Tympanic Membrane Repair
- Drumhead Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 69620: Myringoplasty (surgery confined to drumhead and donor area)
Also known as:
- Tonsil and Adenoid Removal (Children)
- Pediatric Tonsillectomy
- Adenoidectomy for Kids
- T&A Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 42820: Tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy; younger than age 12
Also known as:
- Adenoid Removal for Children
- Pediatric Adenoidectomy
- Adenoid Surgery for Kids
- Removal of Adenoids
CPT Codes:
- 42830: Adenoidectomy, primary; younger than age 12
Also known as:
- Tonsillectomy and Adenoidectomy
- Tonsil and adenoid removal
- T&A surgery
- Throat surgery for tonsils
CPT Codes:
- 42821: Tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy; age 12 or over
Also known as:
- Tonsil Removal for Children Under 12
- Pediatric Tonsillectomy
- Child Tonsil Surgery
- Tonsillectomy for Kids
CPT Codes:
- 42825: Tonsillectomy, primary or secondary; younger than age 12
Also known as:
- Removal of Branchial Cleft Cyst
- Branchial Cleft Excision
- Branchial Arch Anomaly Removal
- Neck Cyst Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 42815: Excision branchial cleft cyst, vestige, or fistula, extending beneath subcutaneous tissues and/or into pharynx
Also known as:
- Surgical Control of Throat Bleeding
- Oropharyngeal Hemorrhage Repair
- Post-Tonsillectomy Bleeding Surgery
- Throat Bleeding Intervention
CPT Codes:
- 42962: Control oropharyngeal hemorrhage, primary or secondary (eg, post-tonsillectomy); with secondary surgical intervention
Also known as:
- Frenum Revision Surgery (Tongue or Lip Tie)
- Frenectomy
- Z-plasty frenum
- Tongue tie surgery
- Lip tie revision
CPT Codes:
- 41520: Frenoplasty (surgical revision of frenum, eg, with Z-plasty)
Also known as:
- Diagnostic Bronchoscopy with Cell Washing
- Bronchoscopy and Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
- Fluoroscopy
- Lung Scope with Cell Sample
- Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
- Flexible Bronchoscopy with Fluoroscopy
CPT Codes:
- 31622: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; diagnostic, with cell washing, when performed (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Direct Laryngoscopy with Microscope
- Voice Box Exam
- Larynx Scope
- Tracheoscopy
CPT Codes:
- 31526: Laryngoscopy direct, with or without tracheoscopy; diagnostic, with operating microscope or telescope
Also known as:
- Binocular Microscopy Exam
- Microscopic Examination
- Stereomicroscopy
- Diagnostic Microscopy
CPT Codes:
- 92504: Binocular microscopy (separate diagnostic procedure)
Does Dr. Cotter accept my insurance?
Dr. Cotter accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (720) 777-8501 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Cotter accept in Colorado Springs, CO?
Dr. Cotter in Colorado Springs, CO accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Florida Blue / Guidewell
Kaiser Permanente
MedImpact
Oscar Health Insurance Co
State of Florida
UnitedHealthcare
ZF TRW
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Where is Dr. Cotter's office located?
Dr. Cheryl Cotter's Primary Practice
4090 Briargate Pkwy
Colorado Springs, CO 80920
(720) 777-8501
What is Dr. Cotter's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Cotter's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1902915762.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Cotter?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Cotter
What is Dr. Cheryl Cotter's specialty?
Dr. Cotter is a Pediatric Otolaryngologist near Colorado Springs, CO. A pediatric otolaryngologist specializes in managing infants and children with congenital and acquired conditions of the aerodigestive tract, nose, sinuses, ears, and other head and neck areas. They have expertise in diagnosing and treating childhood disorders related to voice, speech, language, and hearing. Contact Dr. Cotter to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Cheryl Cotter affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Cotter is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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
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Is Cheryl Cotter accepting new patients in Colorado Springs, CO?
Yes, Dr. Cheryl Cotter is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Cheryl Cotter offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Cotter's office at (720) 777-8501 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Cheryl Cotter?
Please contact Dr. Cotter's office at (720) 777-8501 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Cheryl Cotter have?
Dr. Cheryl Cotter is certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology.
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