Paula Cole, APN
NPI 1649202953 · Nurse Practitioner · Waynesboro, TN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Paula Cole, APN is a Nurse Practitioner provider in Waynesboro, TN (NPI 1649202953).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1649202953
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- APN
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- APN0000006016 (TN)
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 tenure28% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
148 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Detection Test By Immunoassay Technique for Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus and Influenza87428 | 74 | $69 |
| Automated Urinalysis Test81003 | 58 | $2 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Tracing93005 | 16 | $5 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $2–$69 (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 · 118 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 297 | 49 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 273 | 74 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 242 | 61 |
| Gabapentin | 235 | 42 |
| Lisinopril | 231 | 61 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 205 | 54 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-07-07
- Last updated
- 2013-11-07
Frequently asked questions
- What is Paula Cole's NPI number?
- Paula Cole's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1649202953, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Paula Cole's specialty?
- Paula Cole is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Paula Cole located?
- Paula Cole's practice location on file with NPPES is 101 Jv Mangubat Dr, Waynesboro, TN 38485-2440.
- What is Paula Cole's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Paula Cole is (931) 722-9999.
- Does Paula Cole accept Medicare?
- Paula Cole is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Paula Cole's NPI active?
- Yes — Paula Cole's NPI (1649202953) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2013-11-07.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.