Joseph Lawrence Cottone, M.D.

Specialist

(228) 539-0071Gulfport, MS
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026

Joseph Lawrence Cottone, M.D. has been part of the Gulfport medical community since 2005 in group practice. Trained at Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans (class of 1994), he has been practicing for over 32 years. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS data).

At a glance

  • Uses generic medications more than 88% of reporting doctors in Mississippi
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 2 Specialist providers in MSSee all Specialist in Gulfport32+ years experienceNPI since 2005

Older · 6876dNPPES updated 2007-07-09 · verify on CMS

Contact & Location

Practice Location

15190 Community Rd Suite 260, Gulfport, MS 39503-3485

Fax: (228) 539-0722
Patient Condition Panel

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, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.

Hypertension
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

US avg: 70.2%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

High Cholesterol
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

Arthritis
Higher than avg (+6%)55%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↑ More patients than average (+6%) — a focus area for this doctor

Diabetes
Lower than avg (-3%)31%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here

Ischemic Heart Disease
Lower than avg (-4%)28%

Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease

US avg: 31.7%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here

Cancer
Higher than avg (+3%)24%

Diseases involving abnormal cell growth with potential to spread to other body parts

US avg: 20.8%

↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 1994

    Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans

  2. 32 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

SpecialistOther Service Providers

An individual educated and trained in an applied knowledge discipline used in the performance of work at a level requiring knowledge and skills beyond or apart from that provided by a general education or liberal arts degree.

Taxonomy: 174400000X

Education & Training

Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans (Class of 1994)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

102 Belle Terre Ct, Long Beach, MS 39560-9139

Differs from practice location

Virtual Specialist Care With Joseph Lawrence Cottone

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Joseph Lawrence Cottone for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Gulfport required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Joseph Lawrence Cottone

Dr. Cottone is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Gulfport, MS. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (228) 539-0071.

Verified across 4 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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