Nicholas Cole
NPI 1235580986 · Medical Physician Assistant · Redding, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Nicholas Cole is a Medical Physician Assistant provider in Redding, CA (NPI 1235580986).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1235580986
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Medical Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
9 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
83% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
701 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Drainage of Fluid From Abdominal Cavity Using Imaging Guidance49083 | 277 | $87 |
| Aspiration of Fluid From Chest Cavity Using Imaging Guidance32555 | 198 | $85 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 101 | $99 |
| Limited Ultrasound Scan of Abdomen76705 | 29 | $23 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 25 Minutes99231 | 27 | $41 |
| Drainage of Fluid From Chest Cavity With Insertion of Indwelling Tube Using Imaging Guidance32557 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$57 across 3 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2016-06-23
- Last updated
- 2025-10-24
- Certified
- 2025-10-24
Frequently asked questions
- What is Nicholas Cole's NPI number?
- Nicholas Cole's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1235580986, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Nicholas Cole's specialty?
- Nicholas Cole is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Medical Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Nicholas Cole located?
- Nicholas Cole's practice location on file with NPPES is 2020 Court St, Redding, CA 96001-1822.
- What is Nicholas Cole's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Nicholas Cole is (530) 243-1249.
- Does Nicholas Cole accept Medicare?
- Nicholas Cole is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Nicholas Cole's NPI active?
- Yes — Nicholas Cole's NPI (1235580986) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-10-24.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.