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Dr. William Forrest Cothern, DO

Specializes in: Dermatology (Skin Disorders)
University of North Texas Health Science Center, Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine (1981)
4201 Camp Bowie Boulevard
Ste A Fort Worth, TX 76107

Dr. William Forrest Cothern, DO is a dermatologist in Ste A Fort Worth, TX specializing in dermatology (skin disorders). He graduated from University of North Texas Health Science Center, Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1981 and has 45 years of experience. Dr. William Forrest Cothern, DO is affiliated with U.S. Dermatology Partners.

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Office Locations

4201 Camp Bowie Boulevard
Ste A Fort Worth, TX 76107
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4201 Camp Bowie Boulevard #a
Fort Worth, TX 76107
(817) 377-1243
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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. William Forrest Cothern, DO in 2024

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 10%

By Volume:

removal of skin lesion

In 2024, Dr. William Forrest Cothern, DO performed more removal of skin lesion (growth or mark) procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within Texas.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. William Forrest Cothern, DO treated as a dermatologist in Ste A Fort Worth, TX during 2012 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, diagnostic procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William Forrest Cothern, DO for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures 146
doctor visit 3016
injections 53
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 1449
skin procedures 1449

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. William Forrest Cothern, DO treated as a dermatologist in Ste A Fort Worth, TX during 2013 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, diagnostic procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William Forrest Cothern, DO for Medicare patients.

abscess drainage 18
diagnostic procedures 125
doctor visit 2694
incision and drainage 18
injections 35
minor procedures 18
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 1356
skin procedures 1356
skin surgery 18

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Forrest Cothern, DO.

Gender
Male 795
Female 679
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 1368
Black 35
Hispanic 50
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 693
From 75 to 84 532
85 and over 172
Less than 65 77

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Forrest Cothern, DO in 2013

Hypertension 66
High Cholesterol 57
Stroke 3
Ischemic Heart Disease 33
Depression 15
Chronic Kidney Disease 20
Asthma 7
Osteoperosis 6
Atrial Fibrilation 10
Heart Failure 15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 12
Diabetes 27
Dementia 10
Cancer 12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. William Forrest Cothern, DO treated as a dermatologist in Ste A Fort Worth, TX during 2014 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, diagnostic procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William Forrest Cothern, DO for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures 124
doctor visit 2878
injections 54
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 1478
skin procedures 1478

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Forrest Cothern, DO.

Gender
Male 816
Female 673
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 1392
Black 35
Hispanic 41
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 730
From 75 to 84 528
85 and over 164
Less than 65 67

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Forrest Cothern, DO in 2014

Hypertension 67
High Cholesterol 57
Stroke 5
Ischemic Heart Disease 34
Depression 16
Chronic Kidney Disease 21
Asthma 7
Osteoperosis 7
Atrial Fibrilation 10
Heart Failure 14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 13
Diabetes 27
Dementia 9
Cancer 12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. William Forrest Cothern, DO treated as a dermatologist in Ste A Fort Worth, TX during 2015 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, diagnostic procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William Forrest Cothern, DO for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures 141
doctor visit 2787
injections 34
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 1436
skin procedures 1436

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Forrest Cothern, DO.

Gender
Male 1670
Female 1354
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 2826
Black 80
Hispanic 78
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 1444
From 75 to 84 1098
85 and over 354
Less than 65 128

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Forrest Cothern, DO in 2015

Hypertension 68
High Cholesterol 61
Stroke 5
Ischemic Heart Disease 33
Depression 18
Chronic Kidney Disease 22
Asthma 10
Osteoperosis 6
Atrial Fibrilation 11
Heart Failure 14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 12
Diabetes 26
Dementia 12
Cancer 12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. William Forrest Cothern, DO treated as a dermatologist in Ste A Fort Worth, TX during 2016 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, diagnostic procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William Forrest Cothern, DO for Medicare patients.

abscess drainage 13
diagnostic procedures 140
doctor visit 2852
incision and drainage 13
injections 43
minor procedures 13
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 1487
skin procedures 1487
skin surgery 13

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Forrest Cothern, DO.

Gender
Male 882
Female 669
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 1437
Black 34
Hispanic 52
Asian 0
Other 17
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 789
From 75 to 84 520
85 and over 180
Less than 65 62

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Forrest Cothern, DO in 2016

Hypertension 67
High Cholesterol 56
Stroke 4
Ischemic Heart Disease 34
Depression 17
Chronic Kidney Disease 27
Asthma 15
Osteoperosis 6
Atrial Fibrilation 10
Heart Failure 15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 14
Diabetes 28
Dementia 14
Cancer 13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. William Forrest Cothern, DO treated as a dermatologist in Ste A Fort Worth, TX during 2017 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, diagnostic procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William Forrest Cothern, DO for Medicare patients.

blood draw 17
diagnostic procedures 150
doctor visit 2720
injections 60
lab tests 15
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 1463
skin procedures 1463

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Forrest Cothern, DO.

Gender
Male 857
Female 689
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 1421
Black 48
Hispanic 46
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 763
From 75 to 84 550
85 and over 178
Less than 65 55

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Forrest Cothern, DO in 2017

Hypertension 67
High Cholesterol 52
Stroke 4
Ischemic Heart Disease 33
Depression 18
Chronic Kidney Disease 28
Asthma 7
Osteoperosis 6
Atrial Fibrilation 11
Heart Failure 14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 13
Diabetes 26
Dementia 15
Cancer 13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. William Forrest Cothern, DO treated as a dermatologist in Ste A Fort Worth, TX during 2018 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, diagnostic procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William Forrest Cothern, DO for Medicare patients.

blood draw 21
diagnostic procedures 113
doctor visit 2299
injections 32
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 1363
skin procedures 1363

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Forrest Cothern, DO.

Gender
Male 794
Female 598
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 1271
Black 43
Hispanic 44
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 690
From 75 to 84 480
85 and over 173
Less than 65 49

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Forrest Cothern, DO in 2018

Hypertension 67
High Cholesterol 60
Stroke 4
Ischemic Heart Disease 32
Depression 18
Chronic Kidney Disease 29
Asthma 6
Osteoperosis 6
Atrial Fibrilation 11
Heart Failure 14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 13
Diabetes 26
Dementia 12
Cancer 13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. William Forrest Cothern, DO treated as a dermatologist in Ste A Fort Worth, TX during 2019 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, injections and blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William Forrest Cothern, DO for Medicare patients.

blood draw 16
doctor visit 2308
injections 29
lab tests 12
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 1464
skin procedures 1464

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Forrest Cothern, DO.

Gender
Male 778
Female 591
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 1270
Black 33
Hispanic 38
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 683
From 75 to 84 472
85 and over 163
Less than 65 51

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Forrest Cothern, DO in 2019

Hypertension 68
High Cholesterol 57
Stroke 3
Ischemic Heart Disease 32
Depression 19
Chronic Kidney Disease 28
Asthma 6
Osteoperosis 6
Atrial Fibrilation 11
Heart Failure 15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 12
Diabetes 26
Dementia 10
Cancer 12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. William Forrest Cothern, DO treated as a dermatologist in Ste A Fort Worth, TX during 2020 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, injections and lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William Forrest Cothern, DO for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 2016
injections 24
lab tests 14
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 1226
skin procedures 1226

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Forrest Cothern, DO.

Gender
Male 688
Female 524
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 1119
Black 30
Hispanic 36
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 591
From 75 to 84 433
85 and over 146
Less than 65 42

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Forrest Cothern, DO in 2020

Hypertension 65
High Cholesterol 60
Stroke 2
Ischemic Heart Disease 30
Depression 19
Chronic Kidney Disease 26
Asthma 7
Osteoperosis 7
Atrial Fibrilation 10
Heart Failure 15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 11
Diabetes 25
Dementia 8
Cancer 13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. William Forrest Cothern, DO treated as a dermatologist in Ste A Fort Worth, TX during 2021 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, injections and abscess drainage.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William Forrest Cothern, DO for Medicare patients.

abscess drainage 11
doctor visit 2001
incision and drainage 11
injections 25
minor procedures 11
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 1250
skin procedures 1250
skin surgery 11

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Forrest Cothern, DO.

Gender
Male 657
Female 510
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 1070
Black 0
Hispanic 41
Asian 0
Other 25
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 571
From 75 to 84 415
85 and over 141
Less than 65 40

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Forrest Cothern, DO in 2021

Hypertension 68
High Cholesterol 62
Stroke 3
Ischemic Heart Disease 32
Depression 19
Chronic Kidney Disease 29
Asthma 7
Osteoperosis 7
Atrial Fibrilation 11
Heart Failure 15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 10
Diabetes 25
Dementia 8
Cancer 11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. William Forrest Cothern, DO treated as a dermatologist in Ste A Fort Worth, TX during 2022 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, injections and lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William Forrest Cothern, DO for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 1993
injections 35
lab tests 13
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 1303
skin procedures 1303

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Forrest Cothern, DO.

Gender
Male 658
Female 526
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 1091
Black 0
Hispanic 36
Asian 0
Other 25
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 554
From 75 to 84 453
85 and over 145
Less than 65 32

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Forrest Cothern, DO in 2022

Hypertension 74
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 6
Ischemic Heart Disease 27
Depression 18
Chronic Kidney Disease 22
Asthma 9
Osteoperosis 10
Atrial Fibrilation 17
Heart Failure 12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 12
Diabetes 23
Dementia 4
Cancer 15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. William Forrest Cothern, DO treated as a dermatologist in Ste A Fort Worth, TX during 2023 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, injections and abscess drainage.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William Forrest Cothern, DO for Medicare patients.

abscess drainage 15
doctor visit 1751
incision and drainage 15
injections 20
minor procedures 15
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 1185
skin procedures 1185
skin surgery 15

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Forrest Cothern, DO.

Gender
Male 613
Female 453
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 989
Black 0
Hispanic 35
Asian 0
Other 23
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 466
From 75 to 84 430
85 and over 137
Less than 65 33

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Forrest Cothern, DO in 2023

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 7
Ischemic Heart Disease 27
Depression 18
Chronic Kidney Disease 23
Asthma 10
Osteoperosis 11
Atrial Fibrilation 18
Heart Failure 13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 16
Diabetes 24
Dementia 5
Cancer 16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2024 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. William Forrest Cothern, DO treated as a dermatologist in Ste A Fort Worth, TX during 2024 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, injections and abscess drainage.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William Forrest Cothern, DO for Medicare patients.

abscess drainage 11
doctor visit 1971
incision and drainage 11
injections 18
minor procedures 11
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 1388
skin procedures 1388
skin surgery 11

2024 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Forrest Cothern, DO.

Gender
Male 660
Female 456
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 1048
Black 0
Hispanic 20
Asian 0
Other 27
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 496
From 75 to 84 440
85 and over 158
Less than 65 22

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Forrest Cothern, DO in 2024

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 7
Ischemic Heart Disease 27
Depression 18
Chronic Kidney Disease 25
Asthma 11
Osteoperosis 11
Atrial Fibrilation 17
Heart Failure 12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 14
Diabetes 23
Dementia 5
Cancer 16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2024

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William Forrest Cothern, DO for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. William Forrest Cothern, DO treated as a dermatologist in Ste A Fort Worth, TX were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, diagnostic procedures and injections.

abscess drainage 13
blood draw 18
diagnostic procedures 134
doctor visit 2406
incision and drainage 13
injections 35
lab tests 13
minor procedures 13
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 1372
skin procedures 1372
skin surgery 13

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2024

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Forrest Cothern, DO.

Gender
Male 759
Female 594
Ethnicity
Black / African American 26
Asian / Pacific Islander 0
Non-Hispanic White 1254
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Hispanic 39
Other 9
Age
75 to 84 488
85 and over 162
Less than 65 50
65 to 74 651

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Forrest Cothern, DO From 2012 - 2024

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. William Forrest Cothern, DO treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 63
High Cholesterol 57
Stroke 4
Ischemic Heart Disease 28
Depression 16
Chronic Kidney Disease 23
Asthma 7
Osteoporosis 6
Heart Failure 12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 11
Diabetes 23
Atrial Fibrillation 11
Dementia 8
Cancer 12

Education & Training

Dr. William Forrest Cothern, DO graduated from University of North Texas Health Science Center, Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1981. He is certified by the Board Certification: American Osteopathic Association - Dermatology and has a state license in Texas.

Medical School: University of North Texas Health Science Center, Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine (1981)

Board Certification: Board Certification: American Osteopathic Association - Dermatology

Licensed In: Texas

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. William Forrest Cothern, DO is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

U.S. Dermatology Partners

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. William Forrest Cothern, DO has a high overall rating with an average of 4.39 out of 5 stars based on 18 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. William Forrest Cothern, DO from all over the web to help you find the right in Ste A Fort Worth, TX. 

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. William Forrest Cothern, DO. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

Payments by Company
Janssen Biotech, Inc. $12,672 Tremfya
$4,718 		STELARA
$1,664 		SIMPONI ARIA
$203 		SIMPONI
$83
$6,004
Ranbaxy Inc. $4,893
$4,893
AbbVie Inc. $3,975 Skyrizi
$1,485 		Rinvoq
$1,459 		Humira
$789
$242
AbbVie, Inc. $3,928 Humira
$3,155 		Skyrizi
$325
$447
GENZYME CORPORATION $2,296 DUPIXENT
$2,296
Other $27,520 Otezla
$2,364 		DORYX
$1,759 		DUPIXENT
$1,412 		COSENTYX
$1,332 		TALTZ
$1,325 		Other
$19,328
Types of Payments
Food and Beverage $41,819
Consulting Fee $8,700
Honoraria $2,600
Education $1,233
Gift $386
Other $546

Biography

Dr. William Cothern specializes in dermatology (skin disorders). His average patient rating is 4.0 stars (out of 5). Dr. Cothern usually is in-network for Aetna, Aetna Affordable Health Choices, and Aetna Medicare, as well as other insurance carriers. He graduated from the University of North Texas Health Science Center, Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine. He has received professional recognition including the following: Texas Super Doctors. Dr. Cothern welcomes new patients at his office inFort Worth, TX as reported by Doctor.com.