William R. Cote

Psychiatric/Mental Health, Adult

Clinical Nurse Specialist

(802) 748-3181St Johnsbury, VT
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

William R. Cote has been part of the St Johnsbury medical community since 2005 in group practice. With 44+ years of experience, he has been practicing in the St Johnsbury area. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have mood disorders, anxiety, and hypertension.

At a glance

  • Uses generic medications more than 84% of reporting doctors in Vermont
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 4 Clinical Nurse Specialist providers in VTSee all Clinical Nurse Specialist in St Johnsbury44+ years experienceNPI since 2005

Older · 5060dNPPES updated 2012-06-28 · verify on CMS

Contact & Location

Practice Location

2225 Portland St, St Johnsbury, VT 05819-8635

Fax: (802) 748-0704
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

94.8%

Vermont avg: 81.4 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+12 pts)

Better than 84% of reporting doctors in Vermont

How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.

Medicare Patients

77

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

207

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

1,800

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $212k

Percentile rankings compared against 34 reporting peers in Vermont.

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.

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 Mood Disorders, Anxiety Disorders, and Hypertension.

Mood Disorders
71%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Anxiety Disorders
Higher than avg (+26%)60%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↑ More patients than average (+26%) — a focus area for this doctor

Hypertension
Lower than avg (-19%)51%

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

US avg: 70.2%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-19%) — less common here

High Cholesterol
Lower than avg (-19%)51%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-19%) — less common here

Depression
Higher than avg (+13%)45%

A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities

US avg: 31.8%

↑ More patients than average (+13%) — a focus area for this doctor

Bipolar Disorder
43%

A condition with extreme mood swings between emotional highs and lows

Schizophrenia
42%

A serious mental disorder affecting thinking, emotions, and behavior

PTSD
40%

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder — lasting anxiety after experiencing a traumatic event

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. 44 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

Clinical Nurse SpecialistPsychiatric/Mental Health, Adult in St JohnsburyPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers

Definition to come...

Taxonomy: 364SP0809X

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

416 Center St. Po Box 332, Lyndon Center, VT 05850-0332

Differs from practice location

Virtual Psychiatric/Mental Health, Adult Care With William R. Cote

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

Schedule a virtual visit with William R. Cote for mood disorder follow-ups, anxiety counseling, blood pressure monitoring — no travel to St Johnsbury 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 William R. Cote

Dr. Cote is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in St Johnsbury, VT. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (802) 748-3181.

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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