Matthew Cole, MD
NPI 1285889311 · Ophthalmology Physician · Knoxville, TN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Ophthalmology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Matthew Cole, MD is a Ophthalmology Physician provider in Knoxville, TN (NPI 1285889311).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1285889311
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Ophthalmology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- TP334 (KY)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
17 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
6,052 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Imaging of Retina92134 | 2,184 | $37 |
| Injection of Drug Into Eye67028 | 2,043 | $117 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 604 | $121 |
| Photography of the Retina92250 | 444 | $34 |
| Unclassified BiologicsJ3590 | 212 | $1,631 |
| Established Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92014 | 201 | $111 |
| Established Patient Problem Focused Exam of Visual System |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 5 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Prednisolone Acetate | 95 | 46 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleatbrand: Dorzolamide-Timolol | 25 | 13 |
| Latanoprost | 21 | 11 |
| Timolol Maleate | 21 | — |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 11 | — |
Medicare Part D only. These counts cover prescriptions paid through Medicare Part D in 2024 — they do notinclude cash-pay, commercial-insurance, Medicaid, or Part B–administered drugs, and badly undercount high cash-pay categories (e.g. GLP-1 weight-loss, testosterone, and ED medications). Any drug with 10 or fewer claims is omitted by CMS, and beneficiary counts under 11 are suppressed — so a missing drug means no Part D record, never zero. This is a factual claims summary, not an endorsement, not medical advice, and not a consumer report. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescribers — by Provider and Drug.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$2,486 across 26 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
- 2008-11-17
- Last updated
- 2023-03-07
Frequently asked questions
- What is Matthew Cole's NPI number?
- Matthew Cole's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1285889311, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Matthew Cole's specialty?
- Matthew Cole is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Ophthalmology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Matthew Cole located?
- Matthew Cole's practice location on file with NPPES is 12744 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37934.
- What is Matthew Cole's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Matthew Cole is (658) 584-0905.
- Does Matthew Cole accept Medicare?
- Matthew Cole is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Matthew Cole's NPI active?
- Yes — Matthew Cole's NPI (1285889311) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-03-07.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.