Matthew Cole, PA-C
NPI 1578802666 · Surgical Physician Assistant · Pittsburgh, PA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Matthew Cole, PA-C is a Surgical Physician Assistant provider in Pittsburgh, PA (NPI 1578802666).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1578802666
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Surgical Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA-C
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MA056013 (PA)
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
13 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
293 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 | 137 | $54 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Large Joint20610 | 44 | $39 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 25 | $77 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 22 | $67 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 19 | $64 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 8 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Meloxicam | 57 | 29 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 28 | 27 |
| Diclofenac Sodium | 22 | 14 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 20 | 18 |
| Gabapentin | 19 | — |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 17 | 13 |
| Celecoxib | 17 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$15 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
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2013-02-08
- Last updated
- 2013-02-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Matthew Cole's NPI number?
- Matthew Cole's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1578802666, 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 Surgical Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Matthew Cole located?
- Matthew Cole's practice location on file with NPPES is 5820 Centre Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15206-3710.
- What is Matthew Cole's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Matthew Cole is (412) 661-5500.
- 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 (1578802666) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2013-02-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.