Paul Cole, MD
NPI 1396710737 · Cardiovascular Disease Physician · Shreveport, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology) · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Paul Cole, MD is a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider in Shreveport, LA (NPI 1396710737).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1396710737
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Cardiovascular Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 020458 (LA)
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
20 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
2,142 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report93000 | 600 | $13 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 423 | $121 |
| Ultrasound of Heart With Color-Depicted Blood Flow, Rate, Direction and Valve Function93306 | 318 | $175 |
| Ultrasound of Heart With Color-Depicted Blood Flow, Rate, Direction and Valve Function93306 | 237 | $66 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 145 | $170 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 43 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Metoprolol Succinate | 459 | 159 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 419 | 95 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 374 | 122 |
| Clopidogrel Bisulfatebrand: Clopidogrel | 208 | 68 |
| Losartan Potassium | 170 | 51 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 149 | 46 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$808 across 44 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
- 2006-02-21
- Last updated
- 2021-06-22
- Certified
- 2021-06-22
Frequently asked questions
- What is Paul Cole's NPI number?
- Paul Cole's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1396710737, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Paul Cole's specialty?
- Paul Cole is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Cardiovascular Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Paul Cole located?
- Paul Cole's practice location on file with NPPES is 2727 Hearne Ave, Shreveport, LA 71103-3931.
- What is Paul Cole's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Paul Cole is (318) 631-6400.
- Does Paul Cole accept Medicare?
- Paul Cole is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Paul Cole's NPI active?
- Yes — Paul Cole's NPI (1396710737) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-06-22.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.