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Dr. Nicole Mes Cotter, MD

(50 Ratings)

Specializes in: Adult Rheumatology

Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center (2004)

Professional interests include: complementary or alternative therapy, rheumatic diseases

940 Central Park Drive Suite 190
Steamboat Springs, CO 80487

(970) 875-2619

Dr. Nicole Mes Cotter, MD is a rheumatologist in Steamboat Springs, CO specializing in adult rheumatology. She graduated from Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center in 2004 and has 22 years of experience. Dr. Nicole Mes Cotter, MD is affiliated with UCHealth and UCHealth Rheumatology Clinic - Steamboat Springs.

Office Locations

UCHealth Rheumatology Clinic - Steamboat Springs

1100 Central Park Drive Suite 1050
Steamboat Springs, CO 80487

(970) 875-2619

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940 Central Park Drive Suite 190
Steamboat Springs, CO 80487

(970) 875-2619

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In The News (see more mentions in the news)

“Dr. Nicole Cotter, a rheumatologist at UCHealth Rheumatology Clinic in Steamboat Springs, outlines what you need to know about steroid use below.”—"Weekly Wellness: Decoding steroids", Steamboat Pilot and Today, July 2024

“"Both physicians and patients just need to have an open mind," said Dr. Nicole Cotter, a board-certified rheumatologist and integrative medicine physician at UCHealth Yampa Valley Medical Center.”—"Health column: How integrative medicine can improve your health", Craig Press, April 2024

“"The main focus of integrative medicine is health and healing that treats the whole person, as opposed to just managing symptoms," said Dr. Nicole Cotter, a board-certified rheumatologist and...”—"Monday Medical: An introduction to integrative medicine", Steamboat Pilot and Today, February 2024

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nicole Mes Cotter, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Steamboat Springs, CO during 2012 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, minimally invasive procedures and chemotherapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nicole Mes Cotter, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	17
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	107
chemotherapy	107
doctor visit	399
hip imaging	12
injections	17
minimally invasive procedures	119
musculoskeletal imaging	176
spinal procedures	74
X-rays	250

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nicole Mes Cotter, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Steamboat Springs, CO during 2013 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, minimally invasive procedures and chemotherapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nicole Mes Cotter, MD for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	126
chemotherapy	126
doctor visit	410
hip imaging	11
minimally invasive procedures	147
musculoskeletal imaging	157
spinal procedures	59
X-rays	216

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicole Mes Cotter, MD.

**Gender**
Male	34
Female	151

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	152
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	100
From 75 to 84	59
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicole Mes Cotter, MD in 2013

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	25
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	24
Dementia	0
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nicole Mes Cotter, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Steamboat Springs, CO during 2014 were X-rays, minimally invasive procedures, musculoskeletal imaging and chemotherapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nicole Mes Cotter, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	17
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	172
chemotherapy	172
doctor visit	487
hip imaging	14
injections	17
minimally invasive procedures	198
musculoskeletal imaging	173
spinal procedures	95
X-rays	268

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicole Mes Cotter, MD.

**Gender**
Male	41
Female	166

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	174
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	109
From 75 to 84	63
85 and over	16
Less than 65	19

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicole Mes Cotter, MD in 2014

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	29
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	28
Dementia	0
Cancer	5

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nicole Mes Cotter, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Steamboat Springs, CO during 2015 were minimally invasive procedures, chemotherapy, biological response modifier (BRM) therapy and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nicole Mes Cotter, MD for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	187
chemotherapy	187
doctor visit	439
minimally invasive procedures	209
musculoskeletal imaging	128
spinal procedures	28
vertebral fracture assessment (VFA)	38
X-rays	156

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicole Mes Cotter, MD.

**Gender**
Male	78
Female	324

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	332
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	214
From 75 to 84	128
85 and over	34
Less than 65	26

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicole Mes Cotter, MD in 2015

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	31
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	25
Dementia	8
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nicole Mes Cotter, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Steamboat Springs, CO during 2016 were minimally invasive procedures, chemotherapy, biological response modifier (BRM) therapy and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nicole Mes Cotter, MD for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	177
chemotherapy	177
doctor visit	425
minimally invasive procedures	188
musculoskeletal imaging	91
pelvic imaging	12
spinal procedures	12
vertebral fracture assessment (VFA)	47
X-rays	115

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicole Mes Cotter, MD.

**Gender**
Male	38
Female	159

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	160
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	101
From 75 to 84	69
85 and over	13
Less than 65	14

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicole Mes Cotter, MD in 2016

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	35
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	23
Dementia	8
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nicole Mes Cotter, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Steamboat Springs, CO during 2017 were minimally invasive procedures, chemotherapy, biological response modifier (BRM) therapy and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nicole Mes Cotter, MD for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	191
chemotherapy	191
doctor visit	445
minimally invasive procedures	203
musculoskeletal imaging	122
spinal procedures	31
vertebral fracture assessment (VFA)	30
X-rays	153

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicole Mes Cotter, MD.

**Gender**
Male	59
Female	222

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	232
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	145
From 75 to 84	90
85 and over	22
Less than 65	24

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicole Mes Cotter, MD in 2017

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	43
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	46
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	24
Dementia	9
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nicole Mes Cotter, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Steamboat Springs, CO during 2018 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, chemotherapy and biological response modifier (BRM) therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nicole Mes Cotter, MD for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	149
chemotherapy	149
doctor visit	485
minimally invasive procedures	149
musculoskeletal imaging	225
pelvic imaging	23
spinal procedures	97
X-rays	345

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicole Mes Cotter, MD.

**Gender**
Male	51
Female	221

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	227
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	140
From 75 to 84	88
85 and over	22
Less than 65	22

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicole Mes Cotter, MD in 2018

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	38
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	21
Dementia	10
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nicole Mes Cotter, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Steamboat Springs, CO during 2019 were X-rays, chemotherapy, biological response modifier (BRM) therapy and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nicole Mes Cotter, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	17
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	201
chemotherapy	201
doctor visit	452
injections	17
minimally invasive procedures	201
musculoskeletal imaging	201
pelvic imaging	12
spinal procedures	122
X-rays	335

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicole Mes Cotter, MD.

**Gender**
Male	39
Female	193

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	190
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	142
From 75 to 84	59
85 and over	17
Less than 65	14

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicole Mes Cotter, MD in 2019

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	43
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	23
Dementia	14
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nicole Mes Cotter, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	106

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicole Mes Cotter, MD.

**Gender**
Male	23
Female	47

**Age**
From 65 to 74	42
From 75 to 84	14
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicole Mes Cotter, MD in 2020

Hypertension	43
High Cholesterol	43
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	23
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nicole Mes Cotter, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	441

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicole Mes Cotter, MD.

**Gender**
Male	57
Female	129

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	168
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	118
From 75 to 84	42
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicole Mes Cotter, MD in 2021

Hypertension	38
High Cholesterol	40
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	15
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	13
Dementia	8
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nicole Mes Cotter, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Steamboat Springs, CO during 2022 were blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nicole Mes Cotter, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	106
doctor visit	436

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicole Mes Cotter, MD.

**Gender**
Male	79
Female	137

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	191
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	133
From 75 to 84	52
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicole Mes Cotter, MD in 2022

Hypertension	48
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	14
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	13
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	24
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	15
Dementia	6
Cancer	6

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nicole Mes Cotter, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Nicole Mes Cotter, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Steamboat Springs, CO were X-rays, minimally invasive procedures, chemotherapy and biological response modifier (BRM) therapy.

aspiration	17
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	163
blood draw	106
chemotherapy	163
doctor visit	411
hip imaging	12
injections	17
minimally invasive procedures	176
musculoskeletal imaging	159
pelvic imaging	15
spinal procedures	64
vertebral fracture assessment (VFA)	38
X-rays	229

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicole Mes Cotter, MD.

**Gender**
Female	159
Male	45

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	166
Hispanic	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	11
75 to 84	60
Less than 65	10
65 to 74	113

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicole Mes Cotter, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Nicole Mes Cotter, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, osteoperosis and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	4
Osteoporosis	28
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	17
Atrial Fibrillation	4
Dementia	5
Cancer	5

Education & Training

Dr. Nicole Mes Cotter, MD graduated from Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center in 2004. She completed residency at Baylor College of Medicine Affiliated Hospitals. She is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine, Rheumatology and has a state license in Louisiana.

Medical School: Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center (2004)

Residency: Baylor College of Medicine Affiliated Hospitals (2007)

Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine, Rheumatology (2009)

Licensed In: Louisiana

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Nicole Mes Cotter, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

UCHealth

UCHealth Rheumatology Clinic - Steamboat Springs

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Nicole Mes Cotter, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.94 out of 5 stars based on 50 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Nicole Mes Cotter, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Steamboat Springs, CO.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Nicole Mes Cotter, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Pfizer Inc.	$11,643 LYRICA $10,673	XELJANZ $936	INFLECTRA $34
Amgen Inc.	$2,389 Enbrel $1,238	Prolia $1,032	Otezla $118
Janssen Biotech, Inc.	$1,610 STELARA $862	SIMPONI ARIA $473	REMICADE $149	SIMPONI $109	Tremfya $16
Genentech USA, Inc.	$1,260 Actemra $943	Rituxan $317
UCB, Inc.	$864 Cimzia $749	$115
Other	$3,838 ACTHAR $874	Humira $724	NON-PRODUCT $300	ORENCIA $258	KRYSTEXXA $254	Other $1,429

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$10,760
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$10,250
Consulting Fee	$500
Education	$93

Biography

Dr. Nicole Cotter specializes in adult rheumatology. Her clinical interests encompass complementary or alternative therapy and rheumatic diseases. She is professionally affiliated with UCHealth Yampa Valley Medical Center. Before completing her residency at a hospital affiliated with Baylor College of Medicine, Dr. Cotter attended medical school at Louisiana State University School of Medicine in Shreveport. Patient reviews placed Dr. Cotter at an average of 5.0 stars (out of 5).

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2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicole Mes Cotter, MD in 2013

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2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicole Mes Cotter, MD in 2014

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2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicole Mes Cotter, MD in 2015

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2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicole Mes Cotter, MD in 2016

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2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicole Mes Cotter, MD in 2017

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2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicole Mes Cotter, MD in 2018

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2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicole Mes Cotter, MD in 2019

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicole Mes Cotter, MD in 2020

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicole Mes Cotter, MD in 2021

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2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicole Mes Cotter, MD in 2022

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicole Mes Cotter, MD From 2012 - 2022

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