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Dr. Christopher James Cottrell, MD
Surgery Physician in Mckinney, TX · enumerated 2006.
Data current as of Jul 13, 2026 · sourced from CMS NPPES
National Provider Identifier
1215989827
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Registry record
Entity type Individual (Type 1)
Name Dr. Christopher James Cottrell
Credential MD
Sex Male
Practice address 8080 State Highway 121 Ste 120, Mckinney, TX, 75070
Phone (972) 439-3753
Fax (972) 439-3754
Enumeration date May 16, 2006
Last updated in NPPES Nov 29, 2021
Taxonomy & licenses
MD · Doctor of Medicine: A physician who completed medical school (allopathic medicine), residency training, and state licensure.
About the MD credential
Other identifiers
| Identifier | Type | State | Issuer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 178591701 | Medicaid | TX | - |
| 8U7651 | Other | TX | BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD |
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Christopher Cottrell is registered in NPPES with the primary taxonomy of Surgery Physician. The taxonomy code describes the provider's classification and area of specialization for claims and credentialing.
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