Thomas Cole, MD
NPI 1265525851 · Family Medicine Physician · Huntsville, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - General Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Thomas Cole, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Huntsville, TX (NPI 1265525851).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1265525851
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- E3238 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
143 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 62 | $86 |
| Face-To-Face Behavioral Counseling for Obesity, 15 MinutesG0447 | 27 | $24 |
| Urinalysis, Manual Test81002 | 20 | $3 |
| Injection of Drug Or Substance Under Skin Or Into Muscle96372 | 20 | $14 |
| Blood Glucose (sugar) Test Performed By Hand-Held Instrument82962 | 14 | $3 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $3–$86 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 138 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 368 | 124 |
| Gabapentin | 355 | 89 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 320 | 97 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 253 | 74 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 241 | 84 |
| Potassium Chloride | 186 | 57 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$238 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
- 2006-10-02
- Last updated
- 2007-07-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Thomas Cole's NPI number?
- Thomas Cole's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1265525851, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Thomas Cole's specialty?
- Thomas Cole is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Thomas Cole located?
- Thomas Cole's practice location on file with NPPES is 1203 Avenue J, Huntsville, TX 77340.
- What is Thomas Cole's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Thomas Cole is (936) 295-3728.
- Does Thomas Cole accept Medicare?
- Thomas Cole is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Thomas Cole's NPI active?
- Yes — Thomas Cole's NPI (1265525851) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2007-07-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.