Daniel Rhead Cottam, M.D.
Daniel Rhead Cottam is a Surgery specialist based in Salt Lake City, UT with over 29 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: GASTROENTEROLOGY
With over 29 years in surgery, Daniel Rhead Cottam, M.D. is a long-established surgery specialist in Salt Lake City. A University of Texas Medical School at San Antonio graduate since 1997, he brings 29+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have hypertension, diabetes, and high cholesterol.
Older · 1595dNPPES updated 2022-01-10 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Utah Physicians Licensing Board (DOPL)
Contact & Location
Practice Location
1046 E 100 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84102-1520
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Medicare Patients
94
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
22
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
97
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $13k
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, Diabetes, and High Cholesterol.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
Weakened bones that are more prone to fractures, common in older adults
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$18.9k received from industry
32 transactions reported in 2024 ·High tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Daniel Rhead Cottam's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1997
Ut Health San Antonio Joe R. and Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine
Board certified · Jan 9, 2022
Self-reported via NPPES
29 years in practice
Experienced
A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.
Taxonomy: 208600000X
Education & Training
University of Texas Medical School at San Antonio (Class of 1997)
Mailing address
1046 E 100 South, Salt Lake City, UT 84102
Differs from practice location
Virtual Surgery Care With Daniel Rhead Cottam
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Daniel Rhead Cottam for blood pressure monitoring, diabetes check-ins, cholesterol management — no travel to Salt Lake City required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Daniel Rhead Cottam
NPI records show Dr. Cottam as active with telehealth listed in Salt Lake City, UT. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (801) 746-2885.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Practice Location
1046 E 100 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84102-1520
Mailing Address
1046 E 100 South, Salt Lake City, UT 84102
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