Heather Cole, M.D.
NPI 1235661877 · Diagnostic Radiology Physician · Nashville, TN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Diagnostic Radiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Heather Cole, M.D. is a Diagnostic Radiology Physician provider in Nashville, TN (NPI 1235661877).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1235661877
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Diagnostic Radiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Student, Health Care
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
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
812 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Dxa Bone Density Measurement of Hip, Pelvis, Spine77080 | 271 | $23 |
| Dxa Bone Density Measurement of Hip, Pelvis, Spine77080 | 245 | $9 |
| Dxa Bone Density Measurement of Forearm, Finger, Hand, Or Foot77081 | 68 | $9 |
| Nuclear Medicine Study From Skull Base to Mid-Thigh With Ct Scan78815 | 61 | $103 |
| Nuclear Medicine Study Whole Body With Ct Scan78816 | 40 | $101 |
| Nuclear Medicine Study of Bone And/Or Joint Whole Body78306 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$47 across 1 record (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
Additional practice locations (1)
- Vanderbilt Orthopaedic Ctr ESouth Tower, Ste 4200Nashville, TN 37232-8774Phone: (615) 936-0100
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2017-04-02
- Last updated
- 2024-06-11
- Certified
- 2024-06-11
Frequently asked questions
- What is Heather Cole's NPI number?
- Heather Cole's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1235661877, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Heather Cole's specialty?
- Heather Cole is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Diagnostic Radiology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Heather Cole located?
- Heather Cole's practice location on file with NPPES is 3601 the Vanderbilt Clinic, Nashville, TN 37232-8774.
- What is Heather Cole's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Heather Cole is (615) 322-3000.
- Does Heather Cole accept Medicare?
- Heather Cole is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Heather Cole's NPI active?
- Yes — Heather Cole's NPI (1235661877) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-06-11.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.